Used as a chiral building block in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with central nervous system activity. Its structure supports the formation of bioactive molecules, making it valuable in creating enantiomerically pure drugs. Commonly employed in the production of antidepressants, antipsychotics, and antimicrobial agents due to its ability to enhance binding selectivity and metabolic stability. Also utilized in medicinal chemistry for scaffold modification to improve drug potency and pharmacokinetic properties.