Used in the synthesis of pharmaceutical intermediates, particularly in the development of selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs). Its structure supports binding affinity to estrogen receptors, making it valuable in research for treating hormone-related conditions such as breast cancer and osteoporosis. Also employed in medicinal chemistry for optimizing metabolic stability and bioavailability in drug candidates due to the fluorinated cyclohexyl group enhancing lipophilicity and resistance to oxidation.