Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of pharmaceuticals and biologically active compounds. Its structure contains both a protected amine (Boc group) and a reactive ketone, making it valuable for stepwise construction of complex molecules. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for the development of cyclopentane-based analogs, especially in routes involving amine functionalization or ring elaboration. The Boc-protected amine allows for selective deprotection and further derivatization, enabling its use in combinatorial chemistry and drug discovery.