Used in pharmaceutical research as a key intermediate in the synthesis of neuroactive compounds, particularly those targeting central nervous system disorders. Its rigid bicyclic structure enhances binding selectivity to certain neuronal receptors, making it valuable in developing drugs for epilepsy and neuropathic pain. Also explored in agrochemicals for designing bioactive molecules with improved metabolic stability. The presence of both nitrile and aminomethyl functional groups allows for further chemical modifications, enabling diverse derivatization in medicinal chemistry campaigns.