Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical agents, particularly in the development of central nervous system (CNS) active compounds. Its structural features make it valuable in creating analogs for neurotransmitter modulators, especially those targeting neurological disorders such as epilepsy, depression, and neuropathic pain. The presence of both amino and carboxylic acid functional groups allows for peptide-like coupling, enabling integration into larger bioactive molecules. It is also employed in medicinal chemistry research to explore structure-activity relationships in fluorinated phenyl-containing compounds, where the fluorine atoms enhance metabolic stability and membrane permeability.