Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) involving pyrrolidine or piperidine ring systems. Its structure supports the development of bioactive molecules, including those with central nervous system activity. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for constructing chiral building blocks, enabling efficient routes to complex drug candidates. Also utilized in the preparation of enzyme inhibitors and receptor modulators due to its conformationally restricted amine functionality.