Used as a chiral building block in the synthesis of complex organic molecules, particularly in pharmaceuticals where stereochemistry is critical. Its bromomethyl group allows for easy alkylation or coupling reactions, making it valuable in constructing beta-amino alcohols and other bioactive intermediates. Commonly employed in asymmetric synthesis due to the stability and defined stereochemistry of the oxazolidine ring. Also utilized in the preparation of protease inhibitors and other therapeutic agents requiring high enantiomeric purity.