Used as a tridentate chiral ligand in asymmetric catalysis, particularly in enantioselective organic transformations such as hydrogenation and transfer hydrogenation reactions. Its rigid pyridine core and oxazoline rings with defined stereochemistry enable high enantioselectivity when coordinated to transition metals like ruthenium, rhodium, or iridium. Commonly employed in the synthesis of chiral amines, alcohols, and pharmaceutical intermediates where control of stereochemistry is critical. Also utilized in research settings to develop new catalytic systems for asymmetric synthesis.