Used as a chiral intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and other central nervous system agents. Its enantiomeric purity makes it valuable for creating biologically active compounds with high specificity. Also employed in the development of agrochemicals and fine chemicals where stereochemistry plays a critical role in activity. Commonly utilized in asymmetric synthesis routes due to the presence of a primary amine group and nitrile functionality, allowing diverse chemical transformations.