Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of pharmaceuticals and biologically active compounds. It serves as a building block for pyrrolidine-based structures, which are common in drug development due to their stability and bioavailability. Commonly employed in the synthesis of neuroactive agents, antiviral drugs, and enzyme inhibitors. Its cyclic amine structure allows for functionalization at nitrogen and carbon centers, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship studies. Also utilized in the development of chiral auxiliaries and catalysts in asymmetric synthesis.