Used as a key chiral intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical agents, particularly in the development of protease inhibitors and other biologically active molecules. Its rigid bicyclic structure and defined stereochemistry make it valuable for designing drugs with high selectivity and potency. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies, especially in optimizing compounds targeting enzymes and receptors where stereochemical orientation significantly impacts efficacy. The Boc-protected amine and carboxylic acid functionalities allow for straightforward incorporation into peptide-like frameworks and further derivatization in multi-step syntheses.