Used as a key chiral intermediate in the synthesis of antimicrobial drugs, particularly oxazolidinone antibiotics that inhibit bacterial protein synthesis. Commonly used in the treatment of infections from gram-positive drug-resistant bacteria, such as MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus). This compound serves as an important intermediate in the synthesis process, enhancing the drug's efficacy and target specificity in the body.