Used primarily in organic synthesis as a chiral building block for pharmaceuticals. Serves as a structural intermediate in the development of central nervous system agents, particularly in the design of nicotinic acetylcholine receptor modulators. Its amine functionality allows for easy derivatization, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for creating libraries of bioactive compounds. Also employed in the synthesis of novel psychoactive substances for research purposes, aiding in the study of neurotransmitter receptors and cognitive function.