Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and specialty chemicals, particularly in the development of protected amino alcohols. Its hydroxyl and carbamate functional groups allow for selective reactions in multi-step organic syntheses. Commonly employed in the preparation of biologically active molecules where controlled functional group reactivity is required. Also utilized in polymer chemistry as a building block for polyurethanes and other nitrogen-containing polymers due to its ability to introduce branching and hydrogen bonding sites.