Used as a key chiral building block in the synthesis of pharmaceutical intermediates, particularly in the development of antiviral and antidiabetic agents. Its cyclopropane scaffold with defined stereochemistry enables precise control over molecular conformation in active pharmaceutical ingredients. Commonly employed in peptide mimetics and protease inhibitor designs due to its ability to stabilize specific backbone geometries. The Boc-protected amine and carboxylic acid functionalities allow for straightforward coupling and deprotection steps in multi-step organic syntheses.