Used as a chiral building block in the synthesis of pharmaceutical intermediates, particularly in the development of bioactive molecules and drug candidates. Its protected amine group and hydroxyl functionality allow for selective reactions, making it valuable in multi-step organic synthesis. Commonly employed in the preparation of protease inhibitors and other therapeutic agents where stereochemistry plays a critical role in biological activity. The compound’s solubility and stability profile support its use in various coupling reactions and heterocycle formations under mild conditions.