Used as a chiral building block in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of biologically active compounds where stereochemistry plays a critical role. Its structure supports the formation of nitrogen-containing heterocycles, making it valuable in drug discovery for central nervous system agents and kinase inhibitors. Commonly employed in asymmetric synthesis to introduce chirality, enhancing the selectivity and potency of target molecules. Also utilized in the preparation of intermediates for natural product synthesis and medicinal chemistry research.