Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of neuroactive compounds and centrally acting agents. Its rigid azabicyclic structure makes it valuable for designing drugs targeting the central nervous system, including antidepressants and cognitive enhancers. The protected amine group allows for selective functionalization during multi-step syntheses, improving yield and purity in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients. Also employed in medicinal chemistry research for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies due to its stereochemical stability and ability to mimic natural neurotransmitter scaffolds.