Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of central nervous system agents. It serves as a chiral building block in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients where stereochemistry plays a critical role in drug efficacy. Its rigid polycyclic structure makes it valuable in medicinal chemistry for designing compounds with improved metabolic stability and target selectivity. Commonly employed in research settings for exploring new therapeutic agents, especially in neurology and psychiatry-related drug discovery.