Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of bioactive molecules targeting central nervous system disorders. Its structural features make it valuable in medicinal chemistry for constructing complex heterocyclic systems. Commonly employed in research settings to build pyrano-pyridine scaffolds, which show potential in drug discovery for neurodegenerative diseases and psychiatric conditions. Also utilized in asymmetric synthesis due to its chiral framework, enabling the preparation of enantiomerically pure drug candidates.