Used as a chiral building block in the synthesis of pharmaceutical agents, particularly in the development of central nervous system (CNS) drugs. Its structural motif supports binding to neuronal receptors, making it valuable in creating selective serotonin or dopamine modulators. Commonly employed in asymmetric synthesis to introduce stereochemical control in drug candidates targeting neurological disorders such as depression, anxiety, or Parkinson’s disease. Also utilized in medicinal chemistry research for optimizing pharmacokinetic properties like metabolic stability and blood-brain barrier penetration.