Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical agents, particularly in the development of neuroactive compounds. Its strained ring structure and nitrogen functionality make it valuable for constructing complex heterocycles in medicinal chemistry. It is employed in research toward modulators of central nervous system receptors, including GABA and NMDA receptor targets. The compound's spirocyclic framework also supports studies in stereochemistry and ring strain effects during reaction optimization. Due to its reactivity, it serves in building blocks for novel drug candidates with potential anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, or antidepressant activity.