Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where the difluorocyclohexyl group enhances metabolic stability and membrane permeability. Its structure supports improved bioavailability in drug candidates targeting central nervous system disorders and inflammatory diseases. Also employed in agrochemical research for designing novel pesticides with increased environmental stability and target specificity. The ketone functionality allows for further chemical modifications, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.