Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of peptidomimetics and bioactive molecules where conformational restriction is required. The Boc-protected amine and carboxylic acid functionalities allow for selective coupling reactions, making it valuable in solid-phase and solution-phase peptide synthesis. Its trans-configured cyclohexane ring provides a rigid scaffold that helps control spatial orientation of functional groups, enhancing binding selectivity in drug design. Commonly employed in the preparation of enzyme inhibitors and receptor modulators.