Used in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of drugs targeting central nervous system disorders. It serves as a key intermediate in the production of chiral molecules, enhancing the efficacy and specificity of therapeutic agents. Applied in organic synthesis to create complex structures for bioactive molecules, including inhibitors and receptor modulators. Its stereochemistry makes it valuable for constructing enantiomerically pure compounds, crucial in drug design and development. Also utilized in research for studying enzyme interactions and metabolic pathways.