Used as a chiral building block in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of protease inhibitors and antiviral agents. Its fluorinated pyrrolidine structure enhances metabolic stability and bioavailability in drug candidates. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies due to its conformational rigidity and ability to mimic peptide bonds. Also utilized in the preparation of enzyme inhibitors where stereochemistry plays a critical role in biological activity.