Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where a protected amine functionality is required. Its structure allows for selective reactions at the amine site after deprotection, making it valuable in multi-step organic syntheses. Commonly employed in the preparation of kinase inhibitors and other biologically active molecules due to the stability and steric properties of the tert-butyl carbamate group. Also utilized in medicinal chemistry for constructing cyclohexyl-based scaffolds that improve metabolic stability and binding affinity in drug candidates.