Used as a chiral intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of neuroactive compounds and nootropics. Its structure supports the formation of biologically active molecules targeting cognitive enhancement and neurological disorders. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for constructing peptidomimetics and enzyme inhibitors due to the constrained piperidinone core and stereochemical purity. Also utilized in research settings for asymmetric synthesis and development of novel CNS-active agents.