Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where the pyrrolidine ring serves as a structural backbone. The Cbz (carbobenzyloxy) group acts as a protecting group for amines, allowing selective reactions at other sites in the molecule during multi-step syntheses. The methoxy substituent can influence stereochemistry and reactivity, making this compound valuable in the preparation of chiral intermediates for drugs targeting central nervous system disorders, antiviral agents, and enzyme inhibitors. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for building complex nitrogen-containing heterocycles.