Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) requiring protected amine functionalities. Its structure allows for selective reactions at the aromatic amine site after deprotection, making it valuable in multi-step organic syntheses. Commonly employed in the preparation of nitro-substituted phenethyl derivatives for research in medicinal chemistry, including potential applications in central nervous system agents and anti-inflammatory drugs. The tert-butyl carbamate group provides stability during reactions and can be easily removed under mild acidic conditions, enabling efficient downstream processing in drug discovery.