Used in organic synthesis as an intermediate for the preparation of more complex molecules, particularly in the pharmaceutical industry. It serves as a building block in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive compounds. The tert-butoxycarbonyl (Boc) protecting group allows for selective reactions to occur at other sites of the molecule, while the nitro group can be reduced to an amine for further functionalization. This compound is valuable in the synthesis of heterocycles and other nitrogen-containing structures, which are common in drug discovery and development.