Used as a chiral auxiliary and asymmetric synthesis building block, particularly in the pharmaceutical industry for the preparation of enantiomerically pure compounds. It serves as a ligand in catalytic asymmetric reactions, such as alkylations and aldol reactions, enhancing stereoselectivity. Commonly employed in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where control of stereochemistry is critical. Its structure allows for effective coordination with metal catalysts, making it valuable in transition-metal-catalyzed transformations. Also utilized in the development of nootropic drugs and other central nervous system agents due to its pyrrolidine backbone and functional group arrangement.