Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of biologically active compounds, particularly in pharmaceuticals targeting central nervous system disorders. Its rigid bicyclic structure enhances selectivity and binding affinity in drug design, especially in the development of GABA receptor modulators. Also employed in the preparation of novel enzyme inhibitors and chiral building blocks for asymmetric synthesis. Its amino functionality allows for easy derivatization, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship studies.