Used as a key chiral intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical agents, particularly in the production of biologically active pyridine-containing compounds. Its structure supports the development of neuroactive drugs and enzyme inhibitors due to the presence of the chloropyridine moiety and chiral amine functionality. Commonly employed in asymmetric synthesis routes where stereochemistry plays a critical role in drug efficacy. Also utilized in the preparation of prodrugs and targeted therapeutics owing to its ester group, which can be hydrolyzed in vivo to release the active acid form.