Used as a chiral building block in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of bioactive molecules and drug candidates. Its structure supports the formation of nitrogen-containing heterocycles, which are common in medicinal chemistry. The compound is valuable in asymmetric synthesis due to its stereochemical purity, enabling the production of enantiomerically enriched intermediates. It has been employed in research toward central nervous system agents and enzyme inhibitors. Its hydrochloride salt form enhances stability and solubility, facilitating handling in synthetic routes.