Used in pharmaceutical synthesis, particularly as a chiral building block for developing neuroactive compounds. Its rigid bicyclic structure and defined stereochemistry make it valuable in the design of ligands for central nervous system targets, such as receptors and enzymes involved in neurological disorders. Commonly employed in the preparation of potent small-molecule drugs, especially in programs focused on cognitive diseases, pain management, and psychiatric conditions. The Boc-protected amine allows for selective deprotection and further functionalization during multi-step syntheses, enhancing its utility in medicinal chemistry.