Used as an intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis, particularly in the development of bioactive molecules and drug candidates. Its rigid bicyclic structure makes it valuable for exploring stereochemistry and enhancing metabolic stability in medicinal chemistry. Commonly employed in the preparation of nitrogen-containing heterocycles, it supports the construction of complex molecular architectures found in central nervous system agents and enzyme inhibitors. Also utilized in asymmetric synthesis due to its chiral framework, enabling selective formation of desired enantiomers in active pharmaceutical ingredients.