Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of central nervous system (CNS) agents. The Cbz (carbobenzyloxy) protecting group safeguards the nitrogen atom, preventing undesired reactions during multi-step syntheses and allowing for facile deprotection when needed. Its structure supports the construction of bioactive molecules, especially in the preparation of diazepine derivatives with potential anxiolytic or sedative properties. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for building complex heterocyclic systems through selective ring modifications and coupling reactions.