Used primarily as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of tropane alkaloid derivatives. It serves as a key building block in the development of pharmaceuticals targeting the central nervous system, including potential applications in anticholinergic and neuroreceptor-targeted drugs. Its structural framework supports the creation of bioactive molecules with specificity toward neurological pathways, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry research. Additionally, it is employed in the synthesis of analogs for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies in drug discovery programs.