Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of pharmaceuticals and biologically active compounds. Its structure contains both a protected amine (via Boc group) and an ester functionality, making it suitable for peptide-like chain elongation and heterocycle formation. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for constructing beta-amino acid derivatives and cyclic scaffolds found in enzyme inhibitors. The ketone group allows further functionalization through nucleophilic addition or reductive amination, enabling diverse molecular transformations.