Used as a chiral derivatizing agent in the analysis of amino alcohols and amines, particularly in gas chromatography and NMR spectroscopy. Its trifluoroacetyl group enhances volatility and detection sensitivity in chromatographic methods. Commonly employed in pharmaceutical synthesis for introducing chirality and in the resolution of racemic mixtures. Also serves as an intermediate in the preparation of bioactive compounds and peptidomimetics where stereochemical control is critical.