Used in pharmaceutical synthesis as a chiral building block for developing bioactive molecules, particularly in the production of neuroactive compounds and enzyme inhibitors. Its pyridine-containing structure with a chiral amino alcohol moiety makes it valuable in creating selective receptor ligands, including those targeting central nervous system disorders. Commonly employed in asymmetric synthesis routes where stereochemistry is critical for biological activity. Also utilized in the development of catalysts for enantioselective transformations.