Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) that require a chiral amine backbone. Its structural features make it valuable in the development of neuroactive compounds and central nervous system (CNS) agents. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for constructing complex molecules due to its stability and reactivity in coupling reactions. Also utilized in the preparation of ligands for catalysis and in the design of bioactive molecules for research in neuroscience and psychopharmacology.