Used as a chiral building block in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of biologically active compounds where stereochemistry plays a critical role. Its structure supports the formation of constrained ring systems, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for designing enzyme inhibitors and receptor modulators. Commonly employed in asymmetric synthesis to introduce chirality, enhancing the selectivity and potency of drug candidates. Also utilized in the preparation of intermediates for agrochemicals and specialty chemicals requiring high enantiomeric purity.