Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of bioactive molecules with central nervous system activity. Its chiral structure makes it valuable in the preparation of enantiomerically pure drugs, especially those targeting neurological disorders. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for constructing peptidomimetics and enzyme inhibitors due to the presence of the morpholine ring and ester functionality. Also utilized in research settings for the design of novel receptor ligands where stereochemistry plays a critical role in biological activity.