Used as a chiral building block in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of central nervous system agents. Its structural configuration makes it valuable in creating selective receptor modulators, including those targeting dopamine and serotonin receptors. Commonly employed in the preparation of active pharmaceutical ingredients where stereochemistry plays a critical role in biological activity. Also utilized in research settings for the design of novel neuroactive compounds and in asymmetric synthesis to introduce stereocenters in complex molecules.