Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of biologically active compounds, particularly in pharmaceuticals targeting enzyme inhibitors and receptor modulators. Its structure supports peptide-like frameworks, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for developing protease inhibitors and other therapeutic agents. Commonly employed in solid-phase and solution-phase synthesis due to the presence of protected functional groups that allow selective deprotection and coupling reactions. Also utilized in the preparation of heterocyclic compounds for drug discovery research.