Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of protease inhibitors and other bioactive molecules. Its chiral structure makes it valuable in asymmetric synthesis, where stereochemistry is critical for biological activity. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for constructing complex drug candidates, especially those targeting neurological and viral diseases. The Boc-protected amine and carboxylic acid functionalities allow for selective coupling reactions, enabling efficient peptide-like chain elongation in multi-step organic syntheses.