Used primarily as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of centrally acting agents such as certain antidepressants and anxiolytics. Its structure allows for interaction with neurotransmitter systems, making it valuable in the development of drugs targeting serotonin and norepinephrine pathways. It is also employed in the preparation of chiral ligands and catalysts for asymmetric synthesis in medicinal chemistry research. Due to its amine functionality and rigid cyclopropane ring, it enhances binding selectivity and metabolic stability in drug candidates.