Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of centrally acting agents. Its structure supports the design of compounds targeting neurological pathways, making it valuable in research for drugs related to muscle relaxation and neuroactive therapeutics. The presence of both amine and carboxylic acid functional groups allows for peptide-like coupling, enabling integration into more complex bioactive molecules. Commonly explored in medicinal chemistry for analog development and structure-activity relationship studies.