Used primarily as a versatile intermediate in organic synthesis, this compound serves in the preparation of pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. The bromomethyl group enables easy substitution reactions, making it valuable for introducing the cyclohexanone moiety into more complex molecules. It is commonly employed in the synthesis of agrochemicals, active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), and functionalized polymers. Its reactivity allows for alkylation and cross-coupling reactions, particularly in the development of drug candidates where a substituted cyclohexyl framework is required. Additionally, it finds use in the creation of ligands for catalysis and in building blocks for medicinal chemistry research.