Used as a chiral ligand in asymmetric catalysis, particularly in enantioselective organic transformations such as aldol reactions, Michael additions, and alkylations. Its rigid stereochemistry enhances selectivity, making it valuable in the synthesis of optically active pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. Commonly coordinates with metals like zinc or copper to form active catalytic complexes. Preferred in research settings for developing high-precision stereocontrol in complex molecule synthesis.