Used as a chiral intermediate in the synthesis of biologically active compounds, particularly in pharmaceuticals targeting central nervous system disorders. Its oxazole core and pyrimidine moiety enable interactions with enzyme active sites, making it valuable in developing kinase inhibitors and anti-inflammatory agents. The (R)-enantiomer shows enhanced selectivity in receptor binding, which improves efficacy and reduces side effects in drug candidates. Also employed in asymmetric synthesis to introduce chirality in complex molecule construction.