Used in pharmaceutical research as a chiral intermediate for synthesizing bioactive molecules, particularly in the development of central nervous system agents. Its structure supports binding to neurological targets, making it valuable in creating compounds with potential antidepressant, anxiolytic, or cognitive-enhancing effects. The trifluoroacetate salt form improves stability and solubility during synthesis. Employed mainly in early-stage drug discovery for optimizing enantioselective pathways and evaluating metabolic profiles.