Used in pharmaceutical research as a chiral building block for synthesizing various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). It plays a role in the development of drugs targeting neurological disorders, such as antidepressants and antipsychotics, due to its structural similarity to piperidine derivatives. Additionally, it is employed in organic synthesis to create complex molecules with potential therapeutic applications. Its hydrochloride form enhances solubility, making it suitable for formulation studies in drug development.