Used as a chiral intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) requiring high enantiomeric purity. Its structure allows for the development of compounds targeting central nervous system disorders and other therapeutic areas where stereochemistry plays a critical role in biological activity. Commonly employed in asymmetric synthesis routes due to the presence of both amine and ester functionalities, enabling peptide-like coupling and cyclization reactions. Also utilized in the preparation of selective receptor modulators and enzyme inhibitors.