Used as a chiral building block in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of central nervous system agents and antidepressants. Its enantiomerically pure structure makes it valuable in asymmetric synthesis, where it helps control stereochemistry in complex drug molecules. Commonly employed in the preparation of active pharmaceutical ingredients requiring specific stereochemical configuration for optimal biological activity. Also utilized in research settings for the development of novel psychoactive drugs and cognitive enhancers.