Used in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly as an intermediate in the development of central nervous system agents. It serves as a chiral building block for drugs targeting neurological disorders, including potential applications in antidepressants and antipsychotics. Its structure supports binding to specific receptor sites in the brain, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for creating enantiomerically pure compounds. Also employed in research settings to explore new bioactive molecules with improved efficacy and reduced side effects.