Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of certain antidepressants and central nervous system agents. Its chiral structure makes it valuable in developing enantiomerically pure drugs. Also employed in the preparation of agrochemicals, including herbicides and plant growth regulators, due to its stability and reactivity in organic transformations. Commonly utilized in research settings for developing novel bioactive molecules and in asymmetric synthesis where selective amine functionality is required.