Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with central nervous system activity. Its structure allows for further functionalization, making it valuable in constructing heterocyclic compounds for drug discovery. Commonly employed in the preparation of psychotropic agents and antimicrobial drugs due to its ability to mimic peptide-like frameworks. Also utilized in research settings for designing novel bioactive molecules and in the production of specialty chemicals requiring chiral piperazine derivatives.