Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of bioactive molecules with potential antipsychotic or antidepressant activity. Its structure supports the construction of complex organic molecules, especially in medicinal chemistry research focused on central nervous system disorders. The presence of both amino and ester functional groups allows for further chemical modifications, making it valuable in creating libraries of compounds for drug discovery. Also utilized in asymmetric synthesis due to its chiral center, enabling the production of enantiomerically pure drugs.