Used in biochemical research as a dipeptide building block for studying peptide structure and enzyme activity. Commonly employed in cell culture media formulations to support cell growth, particularly in mammalian and hybridoma cultures. Serves as a model compound in metabolic studies due to its amino acid composition, helping investigate peptide transport mechanisms and hydrolysis by peptidases. Also utilized in the development and calibration of analytical methods for amino acid and peptide detection, such as HPLC and mass spectrometry. Its hydrate form enhances solubility, making it suitable for liquid formulations in laboratory applications.