Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of central nervous system (CNS) agents. It serves as a chiral building block for drugs targeting psychiatric and neurological disorders, including antidepressants and antipsychotics. Its structural configuration supports high selectivity in receptor binding, making it valuable in optimizing drug efficacy and reducing side effects. Also employed in research for novel bioactive molecules and in the preparation of compound libraries for drug discovery.