Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of anti-inflammatory and analgesic agents. Its rigid cyclohexane structure with defined stereochemistry makes it valuable in designing drugs with specific biological activity. Also employed in the development of chiral ligands and catalysts for asymmetric synthesis. Additionally, it finds use in the preparation of esters and amides for fragrance and flavor applications due to its stable, odor-modulating properties.