Used as a chiral building block in the synthesis of pharmaceutical agents, particularly in the development of centrally acting drugs. Its stereochemistry makes it valuable for creating selective ligands targeting neurological receptors. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for constructing complex molecules with high enantiomeric purity, especially in the design of serotonin and dopamine modulators. Also utilized in the preparation of bioactive compounds where amine functionality and ether linkage contribute to improved metabolic stability and binding affinity.