Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of central nervous system (CNS) agents. Its structure allows for the formation of complex heterocyclic systems found in bioactive molecules. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for constructing drug candidates targeting neurological disorders, including antidepressants and antipsychotics. The amine functionality enables easy derivatization, making it valuable in library synthesis for high-throughput screening. Also utilized in the preparation of receptor ligands due to its favorable binding properties and stereochemistry.