This chemical is a chiral cobalt(III) salen complex primarily used as a catalyst for the hydrolytic kinetic resolution (HKR) of epoxides, particularly terminal epoxides. It promotes highly enantioselective ring-opening reactions with water, yielding enantiomerically enriched epoxides and 1,2-diols, which serve as valuable intermediates in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fine chemicals. It is also effective in asymmetric epoxidation of alkenes and other enantioselective transformations. Additionally, it is employed in the development of advanced materials and coordination polymers due to its stable and well-defined coordination environment. Its robust structure and ability to maintain activity under various conditions make it a preferred choice in industrial and academic research settings.