Used as a key chiral intermediate in the synthesis of biologically active compounds, particularly in pharmaceuticals targeting central nervous system disorders. Its stereochemistry allows for selective reactions in asymmetric synthesis, making it valuable in the development of enantiomerically pure drugs. Commonly employed in the preparation of fluorinated cyclopropane derivatives that exhibit enhanced metabolic stability and binding affinity. Also utilized in research settings for constructing complex molecular architectures where ring strain and functional group orientation play critical roles in activity.