Used primarily as a chiral building block in organic synthesis, especially in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries. Its stereochemistry makes it valuable for creating enantiomerically pure compounds. Commonly employed in the preparation of flavor and fragrance compounds due to its pleasant, fruity odor. Also utilized as an intermediate in the synthesis of pesticides and biologically active molecules where specific handedness is required for activity. Serves as a resolving agent or auxiliary in asymmetric synthesis. Frequently found in natural product synthesis and in the development of specialty chemicals requiring optical purity.