Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of central nervous system agents and muscle relaxants. Its structural configuration allows for selective binding in biological systems, making it valuable in creating chiral drugs. Commonly employed in research settings to design enzyme inhibitors and receptor agonists due to its constrained cyclohexane ring and functional group orientation. Also utilized in the preparation of peptidomimetics for drug discovery programs targeting metabolic and neurological disorders.