Used as a protected intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of bioactive molecules targeting central nervous system disorders. The tert-butyl carbamate group serves as a protecting group for the amine functionality, allowing selective reactions at other sites of the molecule during multi-step syntheses. Its rigid bicyclic structure imparts stereoselectivity and conformational stability, making it valuable in the design of enzyme inhibitors and receptor ligands. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for optimizing drug candidates involving tropane or nortropane scaffolds.