Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and functional materials, particularly in the preparation of pyrrole-based bioactive compounds. Its aldehyde and protected pyrrole functionalities allow selective reactions for building complex heterocyclic systems. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for developing kinase inhibitors and antitumor agents. Also utilized in organic synthesis to construct porphyrin analogs and other nitrogen-containing macrocycles. The tert-butyl carbamate group provides stability and facilitates stepwise derivatization in multi-step reactions.