Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of protease inhibitors and other bioactive molecules. Its structure supports the construction of peptidomimetics, which are designed to resist enzymatic degradation while maintaining biological activity. Commonly employed in solid-phase peptide synthesis and medicinal chemistry research due to its functional groups that allow for selective modifications. Also utilized in the preparation of cyclic scaffolds for drug discovery programs targeting metabolic and infectious diseases.