Used as a chiral building block in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) requiring high enantiomeric purity. Its rigid, bicyclic structure and defined stereochemistry make it valuable in medicinal chemistry for designing drugs with improved selectivity and potency. Commonly employed in the preparation of neuroactive compounds and receptor ligands, especially those targeting central nervous system disorders. Also utilized in asymmetric synthesis and catalysis as a scaffold for chiral auxiliaries or organocatalysts. Its salt form enhances stability and solubility, facilitating handling and purification in industrial-scale processes.