Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of drugs targeting neurological and psychiatric disorders. Its structure supports the formation of bioactive molecules due to the presence of functional groups that can undergo selective transformations. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for constructing pyrrolidine-based scaffolds, which are found in several cognitive enhancers and antidepressants. Also utilized in research settings to design inhibitors or modulators of enzyme activity, especially in pathways related to neurotransmitter regulation.