Used in the synthesis of fragrances and flavoring agents due to its ketone functionality and cyclic structure that contributes to stable, long-lasting scent profiles. It serves as an intermediate in the production of vitamins, particularly vitamin E, where it undergoes condensation and hydrogenation steps to form the chromanol ring. Also employed in the preparation of specialty polymers and agrochemicals, where its substituted cyclohexanone backbone provides steric stability and influences reactivity in further transformations.