Used as a chiral intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) requiring high enantiomeric purity. Its structure supports the development of central nervous system agents and receptor modulators. Commonly employed in asymmetric synthesis due to its stable chiral center and ability to direct stereoselective transformations. Also utilized in research settings for developing novel bioactive molecules and in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.