Used as a chiral ligand in asymmetric catalysis, particularly in enantioselective transition metal-catalyzed reactions. Its rigid structure and well-defined stereochemistry make it effective in promoting high enantioselectivity in transformations such as asymmetric hydrogenation and C–C bond formation. Commonly employed with metals like ruthenium, rhodium, or iridium to create catalytic complexes that deliver excellent optical yields in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. Its bipyridine and oxazoline moieties provide strong metal coordination and stereocontrol, making it valuable in advanced organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry research.