Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the development of pharmaceuticals and bioactive compounds. Its structure, featuring secondary amine and amide functionalities, supports peptide mimicry, making it valuable in designing enzyme inhibitors or receptor ligands. Also employed in asymmetric synthesis due to its ability to form chiral centers, aiding in the production of enantiomerically pure drugs. Additionally, it serves as a building block in the preparation of macrocyclic compounds and ligands for metal coordination in catalysis.