Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of bioactive compounds targeting neurological and psychiatric disorders. Its rigid, polycyclic structure makes it valuable in medicinal chemistry for enhancing selectivity and binding affinity in drug candidates. Commonly employed in research settings to design molecules with improved metabolic stability and blood-brain barrier penetration. Also utilized in the preparation of chiral catalysts for asymmetric synthesis, supporting the production of enantiomerically pure drugs.