Used in the synthesis of biologically active compounds and pharmaceutical intermediates. Its structure allows for incorporation into peptide-like chains, making it useful in drug development where amide and amino functionalities are needed. Commonly employed in modifying biomolecules due to its ability to form stable amide bonds and participate in further conjugation reactions. Also applied in polymer chemistry to introduce functional groups into hydrogels and other functional materials, especially those designed for biomedical applications such as drug delivery systems and tissue engineering scaffolds.