C2-对称手性二醇，具有多种用途如手性助剂、结构单元和手性配体。 (1S,2S)-trans-1,2-Cyclohexanediol may be used in the preparation of (1S,2S)-1,2-cyclohexanediyl bis(4-vinylbenzoate) by reacting with 4-vinylbenzoyl chloride. It may also be used as a chiral ligand for the preparation of non-racemic hydroxy phosphonates via titanium alkoxide-catalyzed addition of dimethyl phosphite to the corresponding aldehydes.