Used primarily in peptide synthesis as a building block for creating more complex peptide structures. It serves as a dipeptide model in research to study peptide bond formation and cleavage mechanisms. Commonly employed in biochemical studies to understand enzyme interactions and substrate specificity. Also utilized in the development of peptide-based drugs and therapeutic agents due to its stability and ease of incorporation into larger peptide chains. Acts as a reference compound in analytical methods like HPLC and mass spectrometry for peptide analysis.