Used in polymer science to enhance thermal stability and rigidity in high-performance materials. Its unique cage-like structure improves mechanical strength and resistance to degradation, making it suitable for specialty plastics and advanced composites. Also explored in pharmaceutical research as a scaffold for drug design due to its stable, bulky framework that can influence molecular binding and bioavailability. Additionally, applied in the development of novel catalysts and ligands in organic synthesis where steric bulk is advantageous.