Used in the synthesis of pharmaceutical intermediates, particularly in the development of chiral drugs where stereochemistry plays a critical role in biological activity. Its structure features both an amino group and a carboxylic acid on the same carbon, making it suitable for peptide-like coupling reactions. The presence of the bromophenyl group allows for further functionalization via cross-coupling reactions, such as Suzuki or Heck reactions, enabling the construction of complex organic molecules. Commonly employed in research settings for designing bioactive compounds, including potential antiviral or anticancer agents.