Used in pharmaceutical research for developing novel therapeutic agents, particularly in the study of amino acid derivatives. It serves as a key intermediate in synthesizing compounds with potential biological activity, such as enzyme inhibitors or receptor modulators. Applied in peptide chemistry to create modified peptides with enhanced stability or specificity. Also explored in biochemical studies to understand the role of unsaturated amino acids in metabolic pathways. Its unique structure makes it valuable in designing molecules for drug discovery and medicinal chemistry applications.