Used as a chiral building block in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of biologically active compounds where stereochemistry plays a critical role. Its structural features make it valuable in medicinal chemistry for designing enzyme inhibitors and receptor ligands. Commonly employed in asymmetric synthesis to introduce chirality, enhancing the selectivity and potency of drug candidates. Also utilized in the preparation of peptidomimetics and other nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compounds with potential therapeutic activity.