Used in organic synthesis as a chiral building block for the preparation of complex molecules. It serves as an intermediate in the production of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the synthesis of compounds with potential therapeutic effects. Additionally, it is employed in the development of agrochemicals, where its structural properties contribute to the creation of effective pesticides or herbicides. Its stereochemistry makes it valuable in asymmetric synthesis, enabling the production of enantiomerically pure substances. Also utilized in research for studying reaction mechanisms and developing new synthetic methodologies.