This chemical is primarily used in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. It serves as a building block for the development of complex molecules, particularly in the synthesis of peptides and peptidomimetics. The tert-butoxycarbonyl (Boc) protecting group is crucial in peptide chemistry, as it safeguards the amino group during reactions, allowing selective deprotection later. Additionally, its bicyclo[2.2.2]octane structure provides rigidity, making it valuable in designing compounds with specific conformational properties for drug discovery and material science applications.