Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of certain pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals, particularly in the development of steroidal and hormone-related compounds. Its bulky tert-butyl groups and cyclohexyl backbone provide steric stability and lipophilicity, making it suitable for modifying molecular structures to enhance metabolic stability and membrane permeability. Also employed in research settings for designing chiral ligands and asymmetric synthesis due to its rigid cyclohexyl framework with defined stereochemistry.