Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of biologically active compounds, particularly in the development of pharmaceutical agents targeting neurological and psychiatric disorders. Its structural complexity and stereochemistry make it valuable in creating potent and selective drug candidates, especially in the design of modulators for central nervous system receptors. The compound’s functional groups allow for further chemical modifications, enabling optimization of pharmacokinetic properties such as metabolic stability and blood-brain barrier penetration. It is primarily employed in research and development stages of drug discovery within medicinal chemistry laboratories.