Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical agents, particularly in the development of neuroactive compounds. Its structural framework supports the creation of molecules with central nervous system activity, including potential use in treating neurological disorders such as epilepsy and neuropathic pain. The compound's rigid, stereochemically defined ring system makes it valuable for designing drugs with high selectivity and improved metabolic stability. It is also employed in research settings to explore new pathways in medicinal chemistry, especially in the optimization of GABA receptor modulators.