Used in peptide synthesis and medicinal chemistry as a protected intermediate for building complex organic molecules. The Boc (tert-butoxycarbonyl) group allows for selective protection of the amino functionality, enabling controlled coupling reactions in multi-step syntheses. The dichlorophenyl moiety provides structural specificity, often exploited in the development of bioactive compounds, including enzyme inhibitors or receptor ligands. Commonly employed in research settings for designing pharmaceuticals where precise stereochemistry and functional group compatibility are critical.