Alatamine is primarily used in the pharmaceutical industry as an intermediate in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting neurological and metabolic disorders. It plays a role in the development of compounds that modulate enzyme activity, especially in pathways related to amino acid metabolism. Due to its structural similarity to certain neurotransmitters, Alatamine is also investigated for use in neuroprotective agents and cognitive enhancers. In research settings, it serves as a biochemical tool for studying transaminase enzyme functions and metabolic flux in cellular models. Its application extends to diagnostic reagents where it helps in the detection and quantification of specific enzymes in clinical assays.