Used as a chiral building block in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of antibiotics and antiviral agents. Its enantiomerically pure structure makes it valuable in asymmetric synthesis, where stereochemistry is critical. Commonly employed in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) requiring high optical purity. Also utilized in the preparation of intermediates for agrochemicals and fine chemicals. Serves as a resolving agent for racemic mixtures due to its chiral nature. Widely applied in research and development within medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship studies.