Used as a chiral intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of protease inhibitors and other biologically active molecules. Its stereochemistry allows for selective interactions in asymmetric synthesis, making it valuable in creating enantiomerically pure drugs. Commonly employed in peptide mimetics and medicinal chemistry research to build complex molecules with high specificity. The Boc-protected amine and carboxylic acid functionalities enable stepwise coupling reactions, facilitating its incorporation into larger molecular frameworks.