Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of protease inhibitors and other bioactive molecules. Its chiral structure makes it valuable for constructing stereoselective drug candidates. Commonly employed in peptide mimetics and medicinal chemistry research to design molecules with improved metabolic stability and binding affinity. The Boc-protected amine and carboxylic acid functionalities allow for selective coupling reactions, enabling stepwise assembly of complex therapeutic agents.