Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its protected pyrrolidine structure makes it valuable for constructing complex nitrogen-containing molecules. The tert-butyl and ethyl ester groups allow selective deprotection, enabling stepwise functionalization. Commonly employed in the development of bioactive compounds where a substituted pyrrolidine scaffold is required. Also utilized in medicinal chemistry for designing enzyme inhibitors or receptor ligands due to the conformational rigidity of the dimethylpyrrolidine core.