This chemical is primarily used in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly as an intermediate in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). Its structure, featuring a tert-butoxycarbonyl (Boc) protecting group and a tolyl moiety, makes it valuable in peptide synthesis and the development of chiral molecules. It is often employed in medicinal chemistry research to create analogs and derivatives for drug discovery, especially in targeting specific biological pathways or receptors. Additionally, its chiral nature allows for the development of enantiomerically pure compounds, which are critical in designing drugs with optimized efficacy and reduced side effects.