Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of bioactive molecules with rigid aliphatic frameworks. Its bridged bicyclic structure provides steric and conformational control, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for optimizing drug potency and metabolic stability. Commonly employed in the preparation of enzyme inhibitors and receptor modulators where structural rigidity enhances selectivity. Also utilized in the design of prodrugs due to the presence of ester and carboxylic acid functionalities, allowing for tunable solubility and bioavailability.