Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) requiring chiral amine functionalities. Its protected amine group allows for selective reactions in multi-step organic syntheses. Commonly employed in the preparation of bioactive molecules, including central nervous system agents and enzyme inhibitors. The compound's stereochemistry supports high enantioselectivity, making it valuable in asymmetric synthesis. Also utilized in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies due to its rigid cyclohexyl backbone and tunable basicity.