Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of centrally acting agents. Its rigid bicyclic structure makes it valuable in medicinal chemistry for designing compounds with specific stereochemistry and enhanced binding affinity. Commonly employed in the preparation of neuroactive drugs, including those targeting neurotransmitter transporters or receptors involved in mood regulation and cognitive function. Also utilized in research settings for exploring structure-activity relationships in tropane-related analogs.