Used as a chiral building block in pharmaceutical synthesis, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) requiring high enantiomeric purity. Its structure supports the formation of nitrogen-containing heterocycles, making it valuable in creating drugs targeting central nervous system disorders and metabolic diseases. Commonly employed in asymmetric synthesis to introduce stereochemical control, enhancing drug efficacy and reducing side effects. Also utilized in the preparation of intermediates for antiviral and antidiabetic agents.