Used as a chiral building block in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of neuroactive compounds and enzyme inhibitors. Its stereochemistry makes it valuable for creating enantioselective drugs, especially those targeting the central nervous system. Commonly employed in the preparation of nootropic agents and cognitive enhancers due to its structural similarity to proline-based bioactive molecules. Also utilized in asymmetric synthesis to introduce chirality in medicinal chemistry campaigns.