Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of bioactive molecules and enzyme inhibitors. Its structure supports the construction of complex organic compounds with potential activity in neurological and metabolic pathways. The presence of both amino and carboxylic acid functional groups allows for peptide-like coupling, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for designing drug candidates. Also employed in the preparation of specialty polymers and functionalized materials where nitrile and amino groups can be further modified.