Used as an advanced intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis, particularly in the preparation of bioactive molecules and drug candidates. Its structural features make it valuable in asymmetric synthesis and catalysis, where it can serve as a chiral building block. The compound is also employed in the development of protease inhibitors and other therapeutic agents due to its ability to mimic peptide motifs and enhance metabolic stability. Its application extends to research settings for designing novel organic transformations and exploring structure-activity relationships in medicinal chemistry.