1,2-O-Cyclohexylidene-myo-inositol Tetraacetate is used in the synthesis of inhibitors of cerebroside metabolism such as: N-Hexylglucosylsphingosine, Conduritol B epoxide, DL-2-Decanoylamino-3-morpholinopropiophenone, DL-2-Decanoylamino-3-morpholino-1-phenylpropanol.