Used in organic synthesis as a building block for pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of drug candidates. It serves as a protected intermediate for introducing amine functionalities into complex molecules. Commonly applied in peptide chemistry and the creation of bioactive compounds, where the Boc group provides temporary protection during reactions. Also utilized in the synthesis of heterocyclic compounds with potential therapeutic applications, such as enzyme inhibitors or receptor modulators. Its stability and ease of deprotection make it valuable in multi-step synthetic processes.