Used as a chiral building block in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) requiring high enantiomeric purity. Its structure supports the creation of fluorinated and chlorinated aromatic compounds, which are common motifs in modern drug design for enhancing metabolic stability and binding affinity. Commonly employed in the production of central nervous system agents and anti-inflammatory drugs. Also utilized in research settings for asymmetric synthesis and development of novel bioactive molecules.