Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical agents, particularly in the development of protease inhibitors and other bioactive molecules. Its structural features, including the hydroxyl and amino groups in a pyrrolidine framework, make it valuable for constructing chiral building blocks in medicinal chemistry. Commonly employed in the preparation of enzyme inhibitors where stereochemistry and functional group positioning are critical for biological activity. Also utilized in research settings for the design of novel therapeutic compounds targeting neurological and metabolic disorders.