Used as a key chiral building block in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of active ingredients for central nervous system drugs. Its rigid cyclopropane structure helps lock molecular conformation, enhancing selectivity and potency in drug candidates. Commonly employed in the preparation of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) analogs and other neurologically active compounds. Also utilized in agrochemicals for creating stereochemically defined intermediates. Its carboxylic acid groups allow for easy derivatization into esters, amides, or peptides, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry and process development.