Used primarily as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of central nervous system agents. Its structure supports the creation of bioactive molecules due to the presence of a substituted pyrrolidine core, which is common in drugs targeting neurological receptors. It is employed in medicinal chemistry for building complex molecules with potential analgesic, antipsychotic, or cognitive-enhancing effects. The ester group allows for further chemical modifications, making it valuable in structure-activity relationship studies during drug discovery.