Used as a chiral building block in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of drugs targeting the central nervous system. It serves as a key intermediate in the production of compounds with potential therapeutic effects, such as antipsychotics and antidepressants. Its stereochemistry allows for the creation of enantiomerically pure substances, enhancing the efficacy and reducing side effects of the final drug products. Additionally, it is employed in organic synthesis to introduce methoxy and pyrrolidine moieties into complex molecules, aiding in the exploration of new chemical entities for medicinal chemistry research.