Used as a chiral catalyst in asymmetric synthesis, particularly in enantioselective oxidation and cyclization reactions. Its rigid oxazoline core and stereodefined centers make it effective for inducing high enantioselectivity in the formation of carbon–oxygen and carbon–carbon bonds. Commonly applied in pharmaceutical intermediates synthesis where precise stereochemistry is critical. Also employed in coordination chemistry as a ligand for transition metals like copper or palladium to facilitate asymmetric catalysis.