Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of neuroactive compounds and central nervous system (CNS) agents. Its bicyclic structure supports the creation of chiral building blocks essential for asymmetric synthesis in drug discovery. Commonly employed in the preparation of pyrrolidine-based bioactive molecules, including those with potential antiviral and cognitive-enhancing properties. The free amine group enables selective functionalization, while the tert-butyl ester protects the carboxylic acid, making it valuable in multi-step organic syntheses requiring high stereochemical control.