Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of bioactive molecules targeting neurological and psychiatric disorders. Its structure supports the construction of complex alkaloid-like frameworks, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for creating potent and selective drug candidates. Commonly employed in solid-phase and solution-phase peptide-like synthesis due to the presence of both carboxylic acid and protected amine functionalities. Also utilized in the preparation of protease inhibitors and receptor modulators.