Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of antiviral and antidiabetic drugs. Its structure supports the formation of bioactive molecules due to the presence of both amine and carboxylic acid functional groups, which allow for easy modification and conjugation. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for designing enzyme inhibitors and receptor agonists. Also utilized in the preparation of peptidomimetics, where it serves as a scaffold to mimic peptide backbone geometry, enhancing metabolic stability and oral bioavailability in drug candidates.