Used as a chiral building block in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of central nervous system agents and antiviral drugs. Its rigid bicyclic structure and stereochemistry make it valuable in asymmetric synthesis and as a ligand in catalysis. Commonly employed in the preparation of quinuclidine-containing bioactive molecules, including receptor agonists and enzyme inhibitors. Also utilized in research for designing novel therapeutic compounds with enhanced selectivity and potency.