Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical agents, particularly in the development of antiviral and antidiabetic drugs. Its chiral structure and fluorinated alkyl chain enhance metabolic stability and bioavailability in drug candidates. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies, especially in optimizing potency and selectivity of enzyme inhibitors. Also utilized in the preparation of protease inhibitors and kinase modulators due to its favorable binding properties with biological targets.