Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for central nervous system agents and vasodilators. Its stereochemistry makes it valuable in creating chiral molecules with high enantiomeric purity. Commonly employed in the production of antiarrhythmic drugs and calcium channel blockers due to its ability to influence biological activity in target compounds. Also utilized in research settings for the design of novel heterocyclic compounds and peptide mimics.