(R)-(-)-1-Cyclohexylethylamine is widely used as a chiral building block in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of enantiomerically pure drugs. It serves as a key intermediate in the preparation of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where stereochemistry plays a critical role in biological activity. Additionally, it is employed in asymmetric synthesis to create complex molecules with high enantiomeric purity, which is essential for developing drugs with minimal side effects. This compound is also utilized in the preparation of chiral catalysts and ligands for asymmetric hydrogenation and other enantioselective reactions, enhancing the efficiency and selectivity of synthetic processes. Its application extends to agrochemicals, where it is used to develop chiral pesticides and herbicides with improved efficacy and environmental safety.