Used in pharmaceutical research, particularly in the development of chiral compounds and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). It serves as a key intermediate in synthesizing drugs targeting neurological disorders, such as Parkinson’s disease and cognitive impairments. Its chiral nature makes it valuable for creating enantiomerically pure substances, enhancing drug efficacy and reducing side effects. Additionally, it is employed in peptide synthesis and as a building block for bioactive molecules in medicinal chemistry. Its applications extend to studying enzyme interactions and receptor binding due to its structural similarity to natural amino acids.