Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the development of pharmaceutical compounds. Its structure allows for the introduction of cycloaliphatic amine functionalities, which are valuable in designing bioactive molecules. Commonly employed in the preparation of central nervous system agents due to the presence of amine and ester groups that can interact with neurological targets. Also utilized in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship studies, where the methyl ester can be hydrolyzed or modified to enhance pharmacokinetic properties.