Used as a chiral building block in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of drugs targeting central nervous system disorders. It plays a crucial role in the production of enantiomerically pure compounds, ensuring high specificity and efficacy in drug action. Additionally, it is employed in research for creating novel therapeutic agents, especially in areas requiring precise stereochemistry for biological activity. Its application extends to the preparation of intermediates for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) in the pharmaceutical industry.