Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of complex nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compounds, particularly in pharmaceutical research. Its strained tricyclic structure and nitro functional group make it valuable for ring-opening reactions and cycloadditions, enabling the construction of novel polycyclic frameworks. Commonly employed in the development of neuroactive agents and enzyme inhibitors due to its ability to mimic bioactive alkaloid cores. Also applied in materials science for designing high-energy-density compounds and photoresponsive molecules.