Used as a chiral building block in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of central nervous system agents. Its rigid norbornane structure provides stereochemical control in asymmetric synthesis, making it valuable in the preparation of enantiomerically pure drugs. Commonly employed in the production of antiviral, anticonvulsant, and neurodegenerative disease therapeutics. Also utilized in agrochemicals for creating bioactive molecules with enhanced selectivity. Serves as a catalyst precursor or ligand scaffold in organocatalysis and transition metal catalysis due to its amine functionality and defined spatial orientation.