Used as a chiral building block in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of protease inhibitors and other bioactive molecules. Its protected amine and ester functional groups allow for selective reactions in multi-step organic syntheses. Commonly employed in peptide chemistry to introduce a cyclohexylglycine moiety with defined stereochemistry. The benzyl carbamate group serves as a protecting group that can be removed under mild conditions, making it suitable for sensitive compounds. Widely applied in the preparation of intermediates for drugs targeting viral infections and metabolic disorders.