Used as a protected glycine derivative and intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of pharmaceuticals and bioactive molecules. It serves as a building block in peptide-like frameworks and amino acid derivatives, where the ester group can undergo hydrolysis or transesterification. The dibenzyl-protected amine can be deprotected under controlled conditions, such as hydrogenation, to enable subsequent coupling reactions. Commonly employed in the development of enzyme inhibitors or receptor ligands due to its lipophilic character and conformational properties. Also utilized in asymmetric synthesis, such as alpha-alkylation to introduce chiral centers, for applications in drug discovery and medicinal chemistry research.