Used primarily as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the production of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its chiral amine functionality makes it valuable in the development of bioactive molecules. It can also serve as a building block in the preparation of specialty amines and catalysts for asymmetric reactions. Due to its lipophilic nature, it finds use in the design of compounds requiring membrane permeability, such as certain central nervous system agents. Additionally, it may be employed in research settings for structure-activity relationship studies involving amine-containing compounds.