Used as a chiral ligand in asymmetric catalysis, particularly in enantioselective organic transformations. Its structure enables effective stereocontrol in reactions such as aldol condensations, alkylations, and cycloadditions. Commonly employed with metal complexes like copper(II) or nickel(II) to form catalysts that promote high enantioselectivity in the synthesis of pharmaceutical intermediates and fine chemicals. Valued for its ability to induce chirality in carbon–carbon bond-forming reactions, making it useful in the development of optically active compounds.