Used as a chiral modifier in heterogeneous catalysis, particularly in the enantioselective hydrogenation of prochiral compounds such as alpha-keto esters. It plays a key role in asymmetric synthesis by inducing high enantioselectivity when adsorbed on metal surfaces like platinum or palladium. This application is especially valuable in the pharmaceutical industry for producing single-enantiomer drugs. Its structural features allow strong surface interaction and effective stereochemical control during catalytic reactions.