Used in organic synthesis as a building block for pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of neuroactive compounds. Its spirocyclic structure and nitrogen heteroatom make it valuable for constructing complex molecules with potential activity in the central nervous system. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies, especially in the design of modulators targeting ion channels or neurotransmitter receptors. The methyl ester group allows for easy derivatization, enabling further chemical modifications to optimize drug-like properties.