Used as a chiral intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of protease inhibitors and other bioactive molecules. Its stereochemistry and functional groups make it valuable in asymmetric synthesis, enabling high enantioselectivity in peptide-like structures. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for constructing complex molecules with defined spatial orientation, especially in research targeting enzyme inhibitors. The Boc-protected amine allows for controlled deprotection and further derivatization, making it suitable for stepwise assembly in solid-phase or solution-phase peptide synthesis.