Used in peptide synthesis and medicinal chemistry as a building block for designing bioactive molecules. Its structure incorporates a constrained cyclohexyl ring that enhances metabolic stability and influences conformational rigidity in drug candidates. Commonly employed in the development of enzyme inhibitors and receptor modulators, particularly where steric hindrance and lipophilicity are important. The Boc-protected amine allows for controlled deprotection during solid-phase or solution-phase synthesis, making it valuable in stepwise assembly of complex organic molecules. Also utilized in the preparation of peptidomimetics and pharmaceutical intermediates targeting central nervous system disorders.