Used in pharmaceutical research as a chiral building block for the synthesis of neuroactive compounds. Its rigid bicyclic structure makes it valuable in the development of ligands targeting central nervous system receptors, particularly serotonin and dopamine receptors. Commonly employed in the preparation of experimental agents for neurological disorders such as depression, anxiety, and Parkinson’s disease. Also utilized in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies due to its stereochemical complexity and ability to influence bioavailability and metabolic stability in drug candidates.