Used primarily in pharmaceutical research as a chiral building block for the synthesis of biologically active compounds. Its structure supports the development of central nervous system agents, particularly those targeting wakefulness and cognitive function. The compound is also employed in the preparation of enantiomerically pure drugs due to its stable chiral center and favorable reactivity in asymmetric synthesis. Commonly found in early-stage drug discovery for neurological disorders, including narcolepsy and attention-related conditions.