Used as a chiral derivatizing agent in asymmetric synthesis, particularly in the resolution of racemic mixtures. Its rigid cyclohexane backbone with defined stereochemistry allows it to act as a chiral auxiliary or selector in enantioselective reactions. Commonly employed in pharmaceutical intermediates synthesis where stereochemical control is critical. Also utilized in coordination chemistry as a ligand for chiral metal complexes, facilitating catalytic asymmetric transformations such as alkylations and epoxidations. Shows utility in analytical chemistry for chiral HPLC stationary phases due to its ability to differentiate enantiomers.