Used primarily as an intermediate in organic synthesis, this compound serves in the preparation of pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. Its structure supports the development of chiral agents useful in asymmetric synthesis. It may also find use in the manufacture of specialty amines for agrochemicals or pharmaceuticals, where the N-methyl and phenyl groups contribute to bioactivity or serve as a building block for more complex molecules. Due to its amine functionality, it can participate in alkylation, acylation, and reductive amination reactions, making it valuable in research and industrial settings for creating nitrogen-containing compounds.