Used as an organocatalyst in asymmetric synthesis, particularly in enantioselective transformations where chiral control is critical. Its steric bulk and electronic properties make it effective in promoting stereoselective reactions, such as aldol or Michael additions. Also serves as a ligand precursor in transition metal catalysis, enhancing selectivity in hydrogenation and cross-coupling reactions. Stable under various reaction conditions, it is favored in methodologies requiring robust and tunable catalysts.