Used primarily in organic synthesis as an intermediate for pharmaceuticals and bioactive compounds. Its structure supports the development of central nervous system agents due to the pyrrolidine ring, which is common in neuroactive drugs. The bromine substituent allows for further functionalization via cross-coupling reactions, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for building complex molecules. Also employed in the research of receptor ligands, particularly in studies involving dopamine and serotonin receptors. Serves as a building block in the synthesis of potential psychotropic drugs and experimental therapeutics.