Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of bioactive molecules and drug candidates. Its rigid bicyclic structure helps stabilize specific molecular conformations, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for designing enzyme inhibitors and receptor modulators. Commonly employed in peptide mimetics and heterocyclic synthesis, it facilitates the introduction of functionalized nitrogen-containing scaffolds. The Boc-protected amine and carboxylic acid groups allow for selective derivatization, enabling stepwise assembly of complex molecules in multi-step organic syntheses.