This compound is primarily utilized in the field of organic synthesis as a chiral building block. Its structure makes it valuable for the preparation of enantiomerically pure compounds, particularly in the development of pharmaceuticals. The presence of the tert-butyloxycarbonyl (Boc) protecting group allows for selective deprotection, enabling further functionalization of the molecule. It is often employed in the synthesis of complex molecules, such as active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), where stereochemistry plays a critical role in biological activity. Additionally, its pyrrolidine moiety is useful in designing ligands for asymmetric catalysis, contributing to the production of chiral intermediates in high enantiomeric purity.