Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of protease inhibitors and other bioactive molecules. Its structure supports the construction of complex organic frameworks, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for building nitrogen-containing heterocycles. Commonly employed in solid-phase and solution-phase peptide synthesis due to the stability and easy removal of the Cbz protecting group. Also utilized in the preparation of enzyme inhibitors and receptor ligands where precise stereochemistry and functional group compatibility are required.