Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of central nervous system agents and receptor modulators. Its structure supports the creation of bioactive molecules due to the presence of amine and ester functionalities, enabling coupling reactions and ring formation in drug design. Commonly employed in the preparation of potent small-molecule therapeutics targeting neurological disorders and metabolic diseases. Also utilized in research settings for scaffold development in medicinal chemistry due to its stereochemical versatility and functional group compatibility.