Used in the pharmaceutical industry for the resolution of racemic mixtures of amino acids, particularly in the production of optically pure L-amino acids. Plays a key role in the synthesis of semisynthetic antibiotics by selectively cleaving acyl groups from precursor compounds. Also applied in biocatalysis for deacylation reactions under mild conditions, offering high specificity and reduced environmental impact compared to chemical methods. Employed in diagnostic kits and enzymatic assays for monitoring amino acid levels. Its stability and activity in aqueous solutions make it suitable for continuous processes in immobilized enzyme systems.