Used in the synthesis of chiral compounds, particularly in pharmaceuticals where enantiomeric purity is crucial. It serves as a building block for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) in drugs targeting neurological disorders, such as Parkinson’s disease, due to its amine functionality and chiral center. Also employed in asymmetric synthesis to create complex molecules with high stereoselectivity. In agrochemicals, it aids in developing enantiomerically pure pesticides and herbicides. Additionally, it finds use in organic research for designing novel catalysts and ligands in asymmetric catalysis.