Used as a chiral ligand in asymmetric catalysis, particularly in enantioselective hydrogenation reactions. Its rigid backbone and well-defined stereochemistry make it effective for inducing high enantioselectivity in the synthesis of chiral molecules, especially in pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. Commonly employed with transition metal catalysts such as rhodium or ruthenium to facilitate the asymmetric reduction of prochiral olefins and ketones. The ligand’s structure allows for strong coordination to the metal center while maintaining steric and electronic control over the reaction environment, leading to high catalytic efficiency and selectivity.