Used as a chiral intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of protease inhibitors and other bioactive molecules. Its stereochemistry makes it valuable for asymmetric synthesis, where it helps control the formation of specific enantiomers in drug candidates. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for constructing complex cyclic frameworks found in neuroprotective agents and antiviral compounds. Also utilized in the preparation of enzyme inhibitors due to its structural similarity to proline derivatives, which are known to modulate enzymatic activity.