Used as a key intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of pyrrolidine-based pharmaceuticals and bioactive molecules. Its structure supports the development of compounds with neurological and medicinal properties, including potential use in drug discovery for central nervous system disorders. The ester groups allow for easy modification, making it valuable in building complex heterocyclic systems through nucleophilic addition or cyclization reactions. Commonly employed in research settings for synthesizing proline analogs and peptidomimetics.