Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the development of pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. Its structure supports the formation of nitrogen-containing heterocycles, which are common motifs in bioactive molecules. It can serve in the preparation of anticonvulsant agents or related central nervous system modulators due to structural similarity to hydantoin derivatives. Also employed in research settings for building complex molecules through selective alkylation or ring-opening reactions. Its benzyl groups allow for easy modification and protection strategies in multi-step syntheses.