Used in peptide synthesis as a building block for constructing bioactive peptides, particularly in research settings focused on structure-activity relationship studies. Its DL-configuration (racemic mixture) at the asparagine residue makes it valuable for designing peptides with enhanced metabolic stability or altered conformational properties, and for comparing the activities of stereoisomers in biological systems. Commonly employed in the development of enzyme substrates, inhibitors, and receptor ligands in pharmaceutical and biochemical research. Also utilized in the synthesis of modified peptides to probe biological pathways or improve pharmacokinetic profiles.