Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of protease inhibitors and other bioactive molecules. Its structure supports the construction of complex peptides and peptidomimetics, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for drug design. Commonly employed in solid-phase and solution-phase peptide synthesis due to its protective group properties, it helps control reactivity during multi-step reactions. Also utilized in the preparation of enzyme inhibitors where selective protection of functional groups is required.