Used as a chiral building block in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where stereochemistry plays a critical role. Its structure supports the formation of complex molecules with high enantioselectivity, making it valuable in asymmetric synthesis. Commonly employed in the preparation of bioactive compounds, including those targeting central nervous system disorders and metabolic diseases. Also utilized in medicinal chemistry for scaffold modification to enhance drug potency, solubility, and metabolic stability.