Used as a chiral building block in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of active ingredients requiring specific stereochemistry. Commonly employed in the production of agrochemicals and biologically active compounds where the (R)-enantiomer contributes to desired efficacy. Also serves as a reagent or intermediate in asymmetric synthesis, taking advantage of its nucleophilic amine group and structural rigidity. Its derivatives appear in research related to central nervous system agents and enzyme inhibitors.