Used as a chiral building block in pharmaceutical synthesis, particularly in the development of biologically active compounds where stereochemistry plays a critical role. Its structural features make it valuable in the preparation of enzyme inhibitors and receptor modulators. Commonly employed in the synthesis of drug candidates targeting central nervous system disorders and infectious diseases. The presence of both hydroxyl and morpholine functionalities allows for diverse chemical modifications, facilitating its incorporation into complex molecules with enhanced solubility and binding affinity.