Used as a chiral building block in pharmaceutical synthesis, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) requiring high enantiomeric purity. Its structure supports the formation of complex molecules in asymmetric synthesis, making it valuable in the production of drugs targeting central nervous system disorders and cardiovascular diseases. Commonly employed in the preparation of beta-amino alcohols and other nitrogen-containing heterocycles. Also utilized in research settings for the development of novel catalysts and ligands in stereoselective reactions.