Used in the synthesis of peptide-based pharmaceuticals, this compound serves as a chiral building block for developing enzyme inhibitors and bioactive peptides. Its functionalized structure allows for selective conjugation in drug design, particularly in targeting proteases and other nitrogen-containing biomolecule interactions. It is also employed in solid-phase peptide synthesis due to its protected imino and carboxyl functionalities, enabling controlled coupling and deprotection steps. Additionally, it finds use in creating peptidomimetic compounds with enhanced metabolic stability and receptor specificity.