Used as a chiral building block in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of antiepileptic and anticonvulsant drugs. Its stereochemistry makes it valuable for creating biologically active molecules with high enantiomeric purity. Also employed in the preparation of enzyme inhibitors and neuroactive compounds targeting GABA receptors. Additionally, it serves as an intermediate in the production of specialty chemicals and agrochemicals requiring enantioselective synthesis.