Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of bioactive molecules and drug candidates. Its structure supports the construction of complex heterocyclic systems, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for optimizing potency, selectivity, and metabolic stability. Commonly employed in research settings for designing enzyme inhibitors and central nervous system agents. Also utilized in asymmetric synthesis due to its chiral centers, enabling the production of enantiomerically pure compounds.