Used primarily as a chemical intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the development of pharmaceuticals. It serves as a building block for compounds with biological activity, including potential anticonvulsant and anti-inflammatory agents. Its structure supports the design of heterocyclic molecules, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry research. Additionally, it has been explored in the synthesis of specialty polymers and ligands for catalysis due to its stable imidazolidinone core and stereochemical properties.