Used as a chiral ligand in asymmetric catalysis, particularly in enantioselective transition metal-catalyzed reactions. It plays a key role in promoting high enantioselectivity in transformations such as hydrogenation, C–C bond formation, and cycloadditions. Its rigid dibenzofuran backbone and oxazoline moieties enhance stereocontrol, making it valuable in the synthesis of optically active pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. Commonly employed with metals like palladium, rhodium, or iridium to form catalytically active complexes.