Used primarily in organic synthesis as an intermediate for pharmaceuticals and bioactive compounds. Its structure supports the development of central nervous system agents due to the pyrrolidine ring's presence, commonly found in neuroactive molecules. Employed in the preparation of receptor ligands, particularly in research targeting serotonin and dopamine pathways. Also utilized in the synthesis of novel analogs for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies in medicinal chemistry. The bromine substituent allows for further functionalization via cross-coupling reactions, making it valuable in drug discovery and development of new therapeutic candidates.