Used in peptide synthesis as a protected dipeptide building block, particularly in the preparation of more complex peptides and peptidomimetics. Its benzyl ester group provides side-chain protection and enhances solubility in organic solvents, making it suitable for solid-phase and solution-phase synthesis. Commonly employed in research settings for developing protease inhibitors and studying enzyme-substrate interactions. Also utilized in the pharmaceutical industry for designing bioactive molecules with therapeutic potential.