Used as a chiral building block in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of drugs targeting the central nervous system. It serves as a key intermediate in the production of compounds with potential therapeutic effects on neurological disorders. Its chiral nature makes it valuable in creating enantiomerically pure substances, enhancing the efficacy and reducing side effects of medications. Additionally, it is employed in asymmetric synthesis to produce complex molecules with high stereochemical control, aiding in the discovery of new bioactive compounds.