Used in the synthesis of pharmaceutical intermediates, particularly in the development of neuroprotective and antiviral agents. Its rigid adamantane structure enhances blood-brain barrier penetration, making it valuable in central nervous system drug design. Also employed in chiral ligands for asymmetric catalysis due to the presence of a stereogenic center. Shows potential in the formulation of enzyme inhibitors, especially for proteases and kinases, owing to its stable hydrophobic framework and functional group versatility.