Used as a chiral catalyst in asymmetric synthesis, particularly in enantioselective carbon-carbon bond-forming reactions. Its oxazole core combined with quinoline and benzyl groups provides a rigid, tunable structure that coordinates effectively with metal ions like copper or nickel, enhancing stereoselectivity. Commonly applied in the synthesis of pharmaceutical intermediates where high enantiomeric purity is required. Also employed in research settings to develop new catalytic methodologies for organic transformations.