Used in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly as a chiral building block in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). It serves as a key intermediate in the production of drugs targeting central nervous system disorders, such as antidepressants and antipsychotics. Its chiral nature is valuable in creating enantiomerically pure substances, enhancing the efficacy and reducing side effects of medications. Additionally, it finds application in organic chemistry research for the development of novel synthetic pathways and methodologies.