Used as a key chiral intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of nootropic drugs like piracetam and related racetam family compounds. Its stereochemistry allows for selective reactions in asymmetric synthesis, making it valuable in developing enantiomerically pure active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). Commonly employed in peptide coupling and solid-phase synthesis due to the presence of protected amine and carboxylic acid functional groups. The Boc-protected amine ensures stability during reactions and can be deprotected under mild acidic conditions, enabling stepwise construction of complex molecules. Widely utilized in research and development for CNS-targeted therapeutics.