(2S)-2-Amino-3,3-dimethyl-N-(phenylmethyl)butanamide is a chiral thiourea catalyst that has emerged as an efficient class of organocatalysts due to their unique dual hydrogen-bonding capacity.

(2S)-2-Amino-3,3-dimethyl-N-2-pyridinylbutanamide is a chiral thiourea catalyst that has emerged as an efficient class of organocatalysts due to their unique dual hydrogen-bonding capacity.

(2S)-2-Amino-3,3,3-trifluoro-1-propanol, can be used for the preparation of biologically active compounds having therapeutic properties. It can be used for the preparation of 5′-6′-substituted Azasordarin derivatives having antifungal activity.