Used as a key chiral intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical agents, particularly in the development of histamine H3 receptor antagonists and inverse agonists. Its structural features enable selective interactions with biological targets, making it valuable in treating neurological disorders such as narcolepsy, ADHD, and cognitive impairments. The compound's stereochemistry enhances binding affinity and metabolic stability, improving drug efficacy. It is also employed in medicinal chemistry research for optimizing imidazole-based bioactive molecules.