Used as a bidentate ligand in organometallic chemistry and homogeneous catalysis. Its primary application is in the formation of coordination complexes with transition metals such as palladium, nickel, and rhodium. These complexes serve as catalysts in various organic transformations including hydrogenation, hydroformylation, and cross-coupling reactions. The ligand’s flexible backbone and electron-donating phosphine groups enhance catalytic activity and stability. It is also employed in research for developing new catalytic systems and studying reaction mechanisms in synthetic chemistry.