Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of analgesic and anti-inflammatory agents. It plays a role in the development of cyclohexyl-based drug structures due to its chiral amine and ketone functionalities, which allow for selective reactions in multi-step organic syntheses. Commonly employed in the preparation of substituted amines and heterocyclic compounds for medicinal research. Also utilized in the creation of agrochemicals and specialty polymers where functionalized cycloalkane building blocks are required.