Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of bioactive molecules and peptide mimetics. Its structure supports the introduction of functionalized cyclohexyl groups into larger molecules, enhancing stability and selectivity. Commonly employed in solid-phase and solution-phase peptide synthesis due to the presence of the Boc (tert-butoxycarbonyl) protecting group, which allows for controlled deprotection under mild acidic conditions. Also utilized in medicinal chemistry for constructing constrained analogs that improve metabolic resistance and binding affinity.