Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of central nervous system (CNS) agents. Its spirocyclic structure and functional groups make it valuable in medicinal chemistry for optimizing drug potency, selectivity, and metabolic stability. Commonly employed in the preparation of kinase inhibitors and receptor modulators. Also utilized in research settings to explore new bioactive molecules due to its rigid 3D architecture, which can enhance binding affinity to biological targets.