3,3'-((2-(((Benzyloxy)carbonyl)amino)-2-((2-carboxyethoxy)methyl)propane-1,3-diyl)bis(oxy))dipropionic acid is a useful intermediate that can be used in the synthesis of a wide range of compounds. This compound is an effective scaffold for drug discovery and is also a versatile building block for chemical research as it can be used in reactions with other reagents. It also could be used in the synthesis of peptides and proteins. This compound is commonly used as a coupling reagent to activate carboxyl groups on amino acids, allowing for peptide bond formation during solid-phase peptide synthesis.