Used in the pharmaceutical industry as a chiral resolving agent to separate enantiomers of racemic mixtures, particularly in the production of antibiotics and other active pharmaceutical ingredients. Its chiral nature makes it valuable in asymmetric synthesis for developing enantioselective drugs. Also employed in dermatology as an active ingredient in chemical peels due to its antimicrobial and exfoliating properties, beneficial for treating acne and improving skin texture. Additionally, serves as a building block in the synthesis of fine chemicals and agrochemicals.