Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of central nervous system agents. It serves as a building block for compounds with potential antidepressant and anxiolytic activity. Its structure allows for modification to enhance blood-brain barrier penetration, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry research. Also explored in the design of novel receptor ligands due to the cyclopropane ring’s conformational restraint, which can improve selectivity and potency in drug candidates.