Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its structure contains both an amino group and an ester functionality, making it suitable for constructing more complex molecules through selective reactions. Commonly employed in the preparation of bioactive compounds, including drug candidates that require hydrophilic linkers or amino alcohol motifs. Also utilized in the development of functionalized polymers and as a building block in peptide-like structures. The tert-butyl ester group allows for easy protection during multi-step syntheses, enabling controlled deprotection under mild acidic conditions.