Used in the synthesis of bioactive compounds, particularly as a chiral building block in pharmaceuticals. Its branched-chain aliphatic structure and amino-amide functionality make it suitable for incorporation into peptidomimetics, which are designed to enhance metabolic stability and bioavailability. Commonly applied in the development of enzyme inhibitors and receptor modulators, especially in research targeting neurological and metabolic disorders. Also utilized in asymmetric synthesis due to its stereogenic center, enabling the production of enantiomerically pure drugs.