Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of complex organic molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical research. Its structure supports peptide-like frameworks, making it valuable in developing protease inhibitors and other bioactive compounds. The presence of protecting groups (Boc and benzyloxycarbonyl) allows for selective deprotection and controlled stepwise synthesis in multi-step reactions, especially in the preparation of beta-amino acids and modified peptides. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for constructing conformationally constrained analogs to improve metabolic stability and binding affinity.