Used primarily as a synthetic intermediate in the production of agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals. Its rigid cyclohexane structure with a defined stereochemistry makes it valuable in chiral synthesis, where it helps control the three-dimensional orientation of molecules during reactions. Commonly employed in the development of herbicides and plant growth regulators due to its structural similarity to certain natural plant hormones. Also utilized in the preparation of specialty polymers and liquid crystals, where its trans configuration contributes to thermal stability and molecular alignment.