Used in pharmaceutical research as an intermediate in the synthesis of bioactive molecules, particularly in the development of enzyme inhibitors and receptor modulators. Its complex stereochemistry and functional groups make it valuable for studying structure-activity relationships in drug design. The compound’s amide and amine functionalities allow for further chemical modifications, enabling the creation of diverse compound libraries for screening in medicinal chemistry. Additionally, its hydrochloride salt form enhances solubility and stability, which is beneficial for in vitro and in vivo testing.