(1R,2R)-1,2-Bis[[[3,5-bis(tert-butyl)-2-hydroxyphenyl]methylene]amino]cyclohexane is primarily used as a chiral ligand in asymmetric synthesis. It plays a crucial role in facilitating enantioselective reactions, particularly in the formation of carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bonds. This compound is often employed in catalytic systems for hydrogenation, oxidation, and other transition metal-catalyzed processes, where high enantiomeric purity of the product is desired. Its application is significant in the pharmaceutical industry for the synthesis of chiral drugs, as well as in the production of fine chemicals and agrochemicals. The ligand's rigid structure and steric properties contribute to its effectiveness in controlling the stereochemistry of the reaction, leading to high selectivity and yield.