Used as a chiral building block in organic synthesis, particularly in pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its rigid cyclopropane ring and two carboxylic acid groups allow for selective functionalization, making it valuable in the preparation of complex molecules with defined stereochemistry. Commonly employed in the development of enzyme inhibitors and bioactive compounds due to its ability to mimic peptide bonds or induce conformational constraints in molecular structures. Also utilized in coordination chemistry as a ligand precursor for metal-organic frameworks and catalysts.