Used primarily as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of anti-inflammatory and analgesic agents. Its structural features allow for modification into biologically active molecules, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry research. It is also employed in the preparation of chiral building blocks for drug design, where the trans-cyclohexyl framework contributes to stereoselective interactions. Additionally, it finds use in the study of structure-activity relationships (SAR) for central nervous system (CNS)-targeting drugs due to its lipophilic character and conformational stability.