Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical agents, particularly in the production of angiotensin II receptor antagonists for treating hypertension and cardiovascular diseases. Its chiral structure makes it valuable in asymmetric synthesis, where stereochemistry is critical for drug efficacy. Commonly employed in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) requiring high enantiomeric purity. Also utilized in research settings for designing novel bioactive molecules and in process optimization for scalable drug manufacturing.