Used as a chiral ligand in asymmetric catalysis, particularly in enantioselective hydrogenation reactions. Its rigid pyridine core and chiral oxazoline rings enable high stereocontrol, making it valuable in the synthesis of optically active pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. Commonly coordinates with transition metals like iridium or rhodium to form catalysts that deliver high enantioselectivity in the production of chiral amines and other intermediates.