Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of various pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of compounds with central nervous system activity. It plays a role in the development of drugs targeting neurological disorders, such as antidepressants and antipsychotics. Additionally, it is employed in organic synthesis to create chiral molecules, which are essential for producing enantiomerically pure substances in medicinal chemistry. Its application extends to research and development of new therapeutic agents due to its structural versatility.