Used in pharmaceutical research as a chiral building block for the synthesis of complex molecules. Its bicyclic structure and chirality make it valuable in developing drugs targeting neurological disorders, particularly those involving the central nervous system. It is also employed in asymmetric catalysis to create enantiomerically pure compounds, enhancing the efficacy and specificity of active pharmaceutical ingredients. Additionally, it serves as a ligand in coordination chemistry, aiding in the study of metal-catalyzed reactions. Its dihydrobromide form improves solubility, facilitating its use in aqueous reaction conditions.