Used in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for treating neurological disorders. Acts as a chiral building block in the production of enantiomerically pure drugs, ensuring high specificity and efficacy. Applied in research for designing inhibitors targeting specific enzymes or receptors in medicinal chemistry. Also serves as an intermediate in the preparation of compounds with potential antidepressant or antipsychotic properties. Its fluorophenyl group enhances binding affinity to biological targets, making it valuable in drug discovery and development.