Used in organic synthesis as a building block featuring a chiral center for pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. Serves as an intermediate in the production of antibiotics, antivirals, and other bioactive molecules. Commonly employed in synthesis involving chiral compounds, often in racemic form where resolution or chiral induction may be applied. Also utilized in the preparation of catalysts and ligands for enantioselective reactions. Frequently applied in research settings for developing new synthetic routes and optimizing reaction conditions. Additionally, used as a standard or reference in chiral chromatography to separate and analyze spatial isomers in chemical or pharmaceutical samples.