Used in pharmaceutical research as a building block for synthesizing biologically active compounds. Shows potential in the development of agents targeting neurological disorders due to its structural similarity to proline-containing peptides. Also investigated for antimicrobial and antiviral properties in medicinal chemistry. Serves as a chiral intermediate in asymmetric synthesis, enabling the production of enantiomerically pure drugs. Its heterocyclic framework makes it valuable in designing enzyme inhibitors and receptor ligands.