Used primarily as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the production of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its chiral structure makes it valuable in the development of enantioselective compounds, where stereochemistry plays a critical role in biological activity. It serves as a building block in the synthesis of active ingredients in crop protection agents and medicinal drugs, especially those requiring specific spatial orientation for target binding. Additionally, it can function as a ligand or auxiliary in asymmetric synthesis, aiding in the creation of complex molecules with high optical purity.