Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the development of pharmaceutical compounds. Its structure supports the construction of heterocyclic systems, which are common in bioactive molecules. It has been explored in the design of enzyme inhibitors due to its ability to mimic peptide bonds and interact with active sites. Also serves as a building block in the synthesis of imidazolidine-based derivatives with potential antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. Its carboxylic acid groups allow for easy functionalization, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry research for creating compound libraries.