Used in pharmaceutical synthesis as a chiral building block for developing neuroactive compounds, particularly in the production of sigma receptor ligands and agents targeting central nervous system disorders. Its rigid bicyclic structure enhances selectivity and binding affinity in drug candidates. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for optimizing pharmacokinetic properties such as metabolic stability and blood-brain barrier penetration. Also utilized in the development of enzyme inhibitors due to its ability to mimic transition states in catalytic reactions.