Used as a chiral building block in pharmaceutical synthesis, particularly in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients where stereochemistry is critical. It serves as an intermediate in the development of drugs targeting central nervous system disorders and anti-inflammatory agents. Its structural configuration allows for selective interactions with biological targets, enhancing drug efficacy and reducing side effects. Also employed in the preparation of catalysts for asymmetric synthesis, supporting the creation of enantiomerically pure compounds in research and industrial settings.