Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of statin-class cholesterol-lowering drugs. It plays a key role in the production of pharmaceuticals that inhibit HMG-CoA reductase, an enzyme critical in cholesterol biosynthesis. Due to its chiral centers and complex structure, it enables the development of highly specific active pharmaceutical ingredients with improved efficacy and reduced side effects. Commonly employed in controlled environments for the manufacturing of high-purity drug substances.