Used as a chiral intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical agents, particularly in the development of centrally acting drugs such as serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors. Its stereochemistry makes it valuable for creating enantioselective therapeutics targeting neurological and psychiatric disorders. Also employed in the preparation of selective adrenergic receptor modulators for cardiovascular research. Commonly utilized in asymmetric synthesis routes due to its stable chiral amine functionality.