Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and other biologically active molecules. Its rigid, fused bicyclic structure with defined stereochemistry makes it valuable for designing drugs targeting central nervous system disorders and metabolic diseases. The Boc-protected amine allows for selective deprotection and further functionalization in multi-step syntheses, enhancing its utility in medicinal chemistry. Commonly employed in research settings for scaffold diversification in high-throughput drug discovery programs.