Used in peptide synthesis as a protected amino acid derivative, enabling selective coupling reactions while preventing unwanted side reactions at the amine group. The Boc (tert-butoxycarbonyl) protection allows for acid-labile deprotection under mild conditions, making it compatible with a wide range of synthetic strategies in pharmaceutical and biochemical research. Commonly employed in the preparation of complex peptides and peptidomimetics where stereochemical flexibility is required, due to the DL configuration. Also utilized in the development of enzyme inhibitors and bioactive molecules.