Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of central nervous system agents and nootropic drugs. It serves as a building block for pyrrolidone derivatives, which exhibit cognitive-enhancing and neuroprotective properties. Commonly employed in research settings for the preparation of compounds targeting neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases. Also utilized in the production of specialty organic molecules requiring functionalized pyrrolidine scaffolds.