Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of central nervous system agents and receptor modulators. Its rigid, bidentate structure makes it valuable in coordination chemistry for designing catalysts in asymmetric synthesis. Also employed in the preparation of novel ligands for transition metals, enhancing selectivity and efficiency in catalytic reactions. Additionally, it serves as a building block in the creation of functionalized piperidine-based compounds with potential biological activity.