Used as a chiral intermediate in the synthesis of biologically active compounds, particularly in the development of pharmaceuticals requiring high enantiomeric purity. Its rigid bicyclic structure and functional handles make it valuable in asymmetric synthesis and as a building block for protease inhibitors or receptor modulators. The Boc-protected amine allows for controlled deprotection and further derivatization in multi-step reactions. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for optimizing stereochemistry in drug candidates.