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 designing modulators of central nervous system receptors. It serves as an intermediate in creating potent small-molecule therapeutics targeting neurological disorders such as epilepsy and depression. Also explored in medicinal chemistry for optimizing drug-like properties including metabolic stability and blood-brain barrier penetration.