Used primarily as a building block in organic synthesis, especially in the pharmaceutical industry. It serves as a key intermediate in the preparation of bioactive molecules and drug candidates due to its rigid, nitrogen-rich structure that can interact with biological targets. Its derivatives are explored in the development of central nervous system agents, including potential treatments for neurological and psychiatric disorders. Also utilized in the synthesis of ligands for catalysis and in the design of functional materials where stereochemistry and molecular geometry play critical roles.