Used as a building block in pharmaceutical synthesis, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) targeting central nervous system disorders. Its structure supports the creation of compounds with neuroactive properties, making it valuable in research for antidepressants, antipsychotics, and cognitive enhancers. Also employed in the preparation of chiral catalysts for asymmetric synthesis, aiding in the production of enantiomerically pure drugs. Its amine functionality allows for salt formation, improving solubility and stability in drug formulations.