Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical agents, particularly in the development of bioactive molecules targeting central nervous system disorders. Its structural features, including the trifluoromethylphenyl group and protected hydroxymethyl functionality, make it valuable in medicinal chemistry for constructing complex pyrrolidine-based scaffolds. The tert-butyl carbamate (Boc) group allows for selective deprotection and further functionalization, enabling stepwise assembly of drug candidates. Commonly employed in research settings for optimizing potency, selectivity, and metabolic stability in small molecule therapeutics.