Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of chiral compounds for drug development. Its bromine functionality allows for further chemical modifications through cross-coupling reactions, making it valuable in creating complex organic molecules. Commonly employed in asymmetric synthesis due to the rigid bicyclic structure that helps control stereochemistry. Also utilized in research settings for developing new synthetic methodologies and in the preparation of specialty chemicals requiring high enantiomeric purity.