Used in pharmaceutical research as a key intermediate in the synthesis of protease inhibitors, particularly for the development of antiviral agents. Shows potential in the design of enzyme-targeted therapies due to its structural similarity to peptide substrates. Also employed in studies involving selective receptor modulation and in the optimization of drug candidates targeting neurological and metabolic disorders. Its chiral centers allow for high stereoselectivity in biochemical interactions, making it valuable in asymmetric synthesis and medicinal chemistry.