Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical agents, particularly in the development of centrally acting drugs. Its structural features make it valuable in medicinal chemistry for designing compounds targeting neurological pathways, including potential applications in treating cognitive and mood disorders. The compound's stereochemistry and functional groups allow for selective interactions with biological targets, enhancing drug efficacy and specificity. It is also employed in research settings to explore structure-activity relationships in pyrrolidine-based therapeutics.