Used in peptide synthesis as a building block for creating specific peptide sequences, particularly in research and pharmaceutical development. It helps in studying the structure and function of peptides, contributing to the design of novel drugs and therapeutic agents. Its chiral nature is valuable in asymmetric synthesis, enabling the production of enantiomerically pure compounds. Also employed in the development of bioactive peptides and peptidomimetics, which mimic natural peptides for enhanced stability and efficacy.