Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and other bioactive molecules. Its structure supports the formation of hydrogen bonds and ionic interactions, making it valuable in drug design for enhancing binding affinity to target proteins. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for optimizing pharmacokinetic properties such as solubility and metabolic stability. Also utilized in the preparation of peptidomimetics and heterocyclic derivatives with potential therapeutic activity.