This compound is a specialty chemical intermediate primarily used in organic synthesis for pharmaceuticals, bioactive compounds, and peptide synthesis. As a Boc-protected β-alanine methyl ester, it provides a protected amine group (tert-butoxycarbonyl, Boc) that safeguards the amine during reactions, serving as a key building block for incorporating β-alanine units into peptides and other structures. It is also utilized in prodrug development and fine chemical production, where the ester and Boc-protected amine enable structural modifications for improved stability, solubility, or bioactivity. Commonly applied in medicinal chemistry research for synthesizing complex molecules with therapeutic potential.