Used in pharmaceutical research as a chiral intermediate for the synthesis of biologically active compounds, particularly in the development of steroidal and terpenoid derivatives. Its complex polycyclic structure and multiple stereocenters make it valuable for studying stereoselective reactions and asymmetric synthesis. Also investigated for potential anti-inflammatory and anticancer activities due to its structural similarity to natural products with known bioactivity. Employed in medicinal chemistry to optimize drug candidates by modifying pharmacokinetic properties such as metabolic stability and target binding affinity.