Used in pharmaceutical research as a building block for drug development, particularly in creating compounds with potential neurological or antiviral activity. Its adamantane-derived structure enhances lipophilicity and stability, making it valuable in designing molecules that cross the blood-brain barrier. The extended ether chain allows for conjugation or linkage to other functional groups, enabling targeted delivery or improved pharmacokinetics. Also explored in the synthesis of receptor ligands and enzyme inhibitors due to its rigid scaffold and modifiable terminal chlorine group.