Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and other bioactive molecules. Its structure allows for selective modification, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for constructing complex drug candidates. Commonly employed in solid-phase and solution-phase peptide-like synthesis due to the presence of both carboxylic acid and protected amine functionalities. Also utilized in the preparation of small molecule therapeutics targeting neurological disorders and inflammatory conditions.