Used as a chiral building block in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where stereochemistry plays a critical role in biological activity. Its amine functionality and chiral center make it valuable in asymmetric synthesis and catalysis. Commonly employed in the preparation of neuroactive compounds, agrochemicals, and specialty polymers. Also serves as a precursor in the manufacture of certain antihypertensive and antiviral drugs. Its furan ring structure allows for further functionalization, enabling diverse chemical transformations in medicinal chemistry research.