This chemical is primarily used in organic synthesis as an intermediate for the preparation of more complex molecules. It is particularly valuable in the pharmaceutical industry for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). The tert-butoxycarbonyl (Boc) group serves as a protective group for amines, allowing selective reactions to occur at other sites of the molecule without interference. The nitro group can be reduced to an amine, which can then be further functionalized, making it useful in the synthesis of various heterocyclic compounds. Additionally, its ester group can be hydrolyzed to yield carboxylic acids, which are versatile intermediates in medicinal chemistry. This compound is often employed in the synthesis of peptidomimetics and other bioactive molecules, contributing to drug discovery and development processes.