Used as a chiral auxiliary or intermediate in asymmetric synthesis, particularly in the development of enantiomerically pure pharmaceuticals. Its structural features allow for high stereoselectivity during key bond-forming reactions. Commonly employed in the synthesis of bioactive molecules where control of stereochemistry is critical, such as in protease inhibitors or other enzyme-targeted drugs. The tert-butyl carbamate (Boc) and pivaloyl groups provide stability and facilitate selective deprotection, making it valuable in multi-step synthetic sequences. Its application is primarily confined to research and development in medicinal chemistry and process optimization for complex molecule assembly.