Used in pharmaceutical synthesis as a chiral intermediate, particularly in the production of protease inhibitors and other biologically active compounds. Its structure supports the development of stereoselective reactions, making it valuable in creating enantiomerically pure drugs. Commonly employed in research settings for designing enzyme inhibitors due to the thiazole and pyrrolidine moieties, which are known pharmacophores in medicinal chemistry. Also utilized in the development of antiviral and anticancer agents where controlled stereochemistry is critical for activity.