Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in developing drugs with central nervous system activity. It serves as a building block for heterocyclic compounds that exhibit biological activity, including potential use in neurodegenerative disease research. Its structure supports the development of enzyme inhibitors and receptor ligands due to the presence of both amino and carboxylic functional groups, enabling peptide-like coupling and molecular diversification. Also explored in agrochemicals for designing bioactive molecules with enhanced selectivity and stability.