Used as a specialized intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of complex pharmaceutical compounds and functionalized polymers. Its nitro group enables participation in reduction reactions to form amines, which are valuable in drug development. The tert-butyl ester groups provide steric protection, allowing selective deprotection and controlled reactivity in multi-step syntheses. Commonly employed in the construction of bioactive molecules where precise molecular architecture is required. Also finds use in peptide mimetic synthesis due to its ability to introduce sterically hindered, functionalized spacers.