Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. It serves as a building block in the formation of complex molecules due to the stability imparted by the tert-butyl group. Commonly employed in the development of bioactive compounds, including herbicides and plant growth regulators. Its amide functionality allows for further derivatization, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for constructing peptidomimetics and other structured scaffolds.