Used in pharmaceutical research as a chiral building block for synthesizing biologically active compounds, particularly those targeting neurological pathways. Its indole core and trifluoromethyl group enhance binding affinity and metabolic stability, making it valuable in developing serotonin receptor modulators. Commonly employed in the synthesis of tryptamine derivatives with potential antidepressant, anxiolytic, or psychedelic effects. Also explored in medicinal chemistry for optimizing drug candidates due to its favorable pharmacokinetic properties and stereochemical specificity.