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 peptidomimetics and enzyme inhibitors. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for optimizing pharmacokinetic properties such as solubility and metabolic stability. Also utilized in asymmetric synthesis to introduce stereoselectivity in drug candidates targeting central nervous system disorders and metabolic diseases.