( (3S,4R)-1-benzyl-4-hydroxy-5-oxopyrrolidine-3-carboxylic acid is a chiral compound with potential applications in medicinal chemistry and organic synthesis. This molecule features a pyrrolidine ring substituted with a benzyl group at the 1-position, a hydroxy group at the 4-position, and a carboxylic acid functionality at the 3-position, all in a stereochemically defined configuration. The compound’s chiral centers and functional groups offer unique structural properties that can influence its reactivity and biological activities. Its stereochemistry and functional groups make it a valuable scaffold for designing bioactive molecules or exploring stereocontrolled chemical reactions.