Widely used in organic synthesis, especially in the preparation of peptidomimetics and pharmaceutical intermediates. Its protected amine and carboxylic acid functionalities make it ideal for coupling reactions in solid-phase and solution-phase peptide synthesis. The Boc-protected amino group allows for selective deprotection under mild acidic conditions, enabling stepwise assembly of complex molecules. Commonly employed in the development of bioactive compounds, including enzyme inhibitors and receptor agonists/antagonists, due to its conformational rigidity provided by the cyclohexane ring. Also utilized in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies where stereochemistry plays a critical role in biological activity.