Used as a chiral intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of protease inhibitors and other bioactive molecules. Its structure supports the construction of complex peptides and peptidomimetics, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for drug design. The presence of both a protected amine and a ketone functional group allows for selective reactions, enabling stepwise assembly of target compounds. Commonly employed in asymmetric synthesis to maintain stereochemical control during multi-step reactions.