Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of central nervous system (CNS) agents. Its chiral structure makes it valuable in producing enantiomerically pure drugs, including those targeting neurological disorders. Commonly employed in the preparation of receptor agonists and enzyme inhibitors due to the amine functionality and the conformational constraint provided by the cyclopentane ring. The methoxy group enhances solubility and influences binding affinity in bioactive molecules. Widely utilized in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.