Used in organic synthesis as a chiral building block for pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of neuroactive compounds. Its rigid bicyclic structure makes it valuable in the design of ligands for central nervous system receptors. Commonly employed in the preparation of analogs for dopamine, serotonin, and other neurotransmitter modulators. Also utilized in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies due to its ability to constrain molecular conformation. Serves as an intermediate in the synthesis of potential treatments for neurological disorders such as Parkinson’s disease and depression.