Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of heterocyclic compounds and pharmaceuticals. Its thiourea-like functionality enables the formation of thiazole and thiadiazole rings, which are common scaffolds in bioactive molecules. It also serves in the development of agrochemicals and specialty polymers due to its reactivity and ability to introduce bulky tert-butyl ester groups. The compound is valuable in medicinal chemistry for modifying peptide structures and enhancing metabolic stability.