Used as a chiral building block in pharmaceutical synthesis, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) requiring high enantiomeric purity. Its structure supports the formation of complex amines found in bioactive molecules. Commonly employed in the production of central nervous system (CNS) agents and as an intermediate in the synthesis of receptor agonists or antagonists. Also utilized in the preparation of catalysts for asymmetric reactions due to its stereogenic center and amine functionality.