Used as a chiral building block in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients requiring high enantiomeric purity. Commonly employed in asymmetric synthesis due to its ability to act as a chiral auxiliary or resolving agent. Widely applied in the development of central nervous system drugs, including antidepressants and stimulants, where the (R)-enantiomer provides desired biological activity. Also utilized in the preparation of agrochemicals and fine chemicals where stereochemistry plays a critical role in efficacy. Its methoxy and amine functional groups allow for easy derivatization, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry research and process development.