This chemical is primarily used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of bioactive molecules and drug candidates. Its structure, featuring an azetidine ring and a cyano group, makes it valuable for constructing complex organic compounds. It is often employed in medicinal chemistry to create inhibitors or modulators of biological targets, such as enzymes or receptors. Additionally, it can be utilized in peptide synthesis and the preparation of chiral compounds due to its stereocenter. Its tert-butyloxycarbonyl (Boc) protecting group allows for selective deprotection, enabling controlled reactions in multi-step synthetic processes.