Used as a chiral building block in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where stereochemistry plays a critical role. Its structure supports the formation of complex molecules with high enantioselectivity, making it valuable in asymmetric synthesis. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for drug discovery programs, especially in the design of enzyme inhibitors and neuroactive compounds. Also utilized in agrochemical research for developing bioactive molecules with improved stability and specificity.