Used in pharmaceutical research as a key intermediate in the synthesis of centrally acting muscle relaxants and neuroactive agents. Its spirocyclic structure contributes to blood-brain barrier penetration, making it valuable in developing drugs targeting the central nervous system. It has been explored in the development of serotonin receptor modulators and agents for treating spasticity and neuropathic pain. The compound's rigid framework also supports structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies in medicinal chemistry for optimizing potency and selectivity.