Used in pharmaceutical research as a chiral building block for the synthesis of biologically active compounds. Its spirocyclic structure and amine functionality make it valuable in the development of central nervous system agents, particularly as a scaffold in the design of enzyme inhibitors and receptor modulators. The stereochemistry supports selective interactions in neuropharmacological targets, showing potential in treatments for neurological disorders such as epilepsy and depression. Also employed in asymmetric synthesis to introduce chirality in drug candidates.