Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of central nervous system (CNS) agents. Its rigid cyclohexyl-cyclopropyl scaffold enhances binding selectivity to certain neuronal receptors, making it valuable in the design of neuroactive drugs. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies due to its stereochemical complexity. Also utilized in the preparation of protease inhibitors and receptor modulators where conformational restraint improves metabolic stability and potency.