Used as a chiral intermediate in the synthesis of biologically active pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of protease inhibitors and antiviral agents. Its stereochemistry makes it valuable for asymmetric synthesis, where high enantioselectivity is required. The compound serves as a building block in medicinal chemistry, enabling the construction of complex molecules with improved pharmacokinetic properties. It is also employed in the preparation of enzyme inhibitors due to its structural similarity to natural amino acid derivatives, allowing for targeted interactions with active sites of enzymes.