Used in the synthesis of pharmaceutical intermediates, particularly in the development of central nervous system (CNS) active agents. Its chiral amine structure makes it valuable in asymmetric synthesis for producing enantiomerically pure drugs. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for optimizing drug candidates targeting neurological disorders due to its favorable pharmacokinetic properties and ability to cross the blood-brain barrier. Also utilized as a building block in the preparation of receptor ligands, especially for dopamine and serotonin receptors.