Used as a chiral building block in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) requiring high enantiomeric purity. Its structure supports the development of drugs targeting central nervous system disorders and cardiovascular conditions. Commonly employed in asymmetric synthesis due to its stable chiral center, enabling selective formation of desired enantiomers. Also utilized in the preparation of intermediates for agrochemicals and fine chemicals where stereochemistry plays a critical role in biological activity.