Used as a protected amine intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in pharmaceutical development. The tert-butyl carbamate (Boc) group provides stability during multi-step reactions and can be selectively removed under mild acidic conditions, allowing for controlled amine deprotection. The strained bicyclic core may serve as a rigid scaffold in medicinal chemistry, influencing conformation and bioavailability in drug candidates. Commonly employed in the synthesis of bioactive molecules where ring strain and stereochemistry play a role in target binding.