Used as a protected amine intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical manufacturing. The tert-butyl carbamate (Boc) group provides stability under various reaction conditions and can be selectively deprotected under mild acidic conditions. The 2,2-dimethoxyethyl moiety is an acetal group that enhances solubility in polar solvents and can be deprotected to an aldehyde, serving as a linker or for introducing aminoacetaldehyde equivalents in multi-step syntheses. Commonly employed where selective deprotection is required, enabling controlled formation of complex molecules. Its structure allows for easy introduction of amine functionalities after deprotection, making it valuable as a building block for drug development.