Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of central nervous system (CNS) agents and cognitive enhancers. Its structure supports the creation of compounds with neuroactive properties, making it valuable in drug discovery for neurological disorders. The hydrochloride salt form improves stability and solubility, which is beneficial for formulation in early-stage research and preclinical development. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for building pyrrolidine and azetidine-based scaffolds found in bioactive molecules.