Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of bioactive molecules and drug candidates. Its rigid, polycyclic structure makes it valuable in medicinal chemistry for designing compounds with specific stereochemistry and enhanced binding affinity. Commonly employed in research settings to construct complex nitrogen-containing heterocycles, which are prevalent in therapeutic agents targeting neurological disorders and infectious diseases. Also utilized in agrochemical research for developing novel pesticides and herbicides due to its stability and functionalizability.