Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of oxazolidinone antibiotics such as Linezolid, which is effective against gram-positive bacterial infections. It serves as a chiral building block in asymmetric synthesis, enabling the formation of complex molecules with high enantiomeric purity. Its structure supports the development of enzyme inhibitors and other bioactive compounds. Commonly employed in research settings for developing new synthetic routes and optimizing stereochemical outcomes in drug candidates.