Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the production of pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. It serves as a building block for the development of bioactive molecules due to the presence of both aldehyde and pyrrolidine functional groups, which allow for diverse chemical transformations. Commonly employed in the synthesis of alkaloids and other nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compounds. Also utilized in the preparation of ligands for catalytic reactions and in the development of compounds with potential neurological activity.