Used as a chiral building block in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients requiring high enantiomeric purity. Its structure supports the development of drugs targeting the central nervous system, including antidepressants and anti-Parkinson agents. Commonly employed in asymmetric synthesis due to the presence of a chiral amine center, enabling selective reactions in complex molecule construction. Also utilized in the preparation of intermediates for fine chemicals and specialty amines.