Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of biologically active compounds, particularly in the development of pharmaceuticals targeting neurological disorders and enzyme inhibitors. Its structure supports the construction of complex molecules with high selectivity and binding affinity. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for optimizing drug candidates due to its favorable stereochemistry and functional group compatibility. Also utilized in solid-phase and solution-phase peptide-like synthesis, enabling the creation of novel heterocyclic scaffolds for drug discovery.