Used as a chiral building block in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of neuroactive compounds and central nervous system agents. Its rigid polycyclic structure and defined stereochemistry make it valuable for designing potent and selective drug candidates. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies, especially in projects targeting receptors or enzymes where stereochemistry influences biological activity. Also utilized in asymmetric synthesis to introduce stereocenters in complex molecule construction.