Widely used in the pharmaceutical industry as an intermediate in the synthesis of carbapenem antibiotics. These antibiotics are known for their broad-spectrum activity and resistance to beta-lactamases, making them effective against multidrug-resistant bacterial infections. The compound's structure enables enhanced stability and reactivity in forming key beta-lactam ring systems essential for antimicrobial activity. It plays a critical role in producing potent antibiotics used in severe hospital-acquired infections, including those caused by Gram-negative pathogens.