Used as a chiral ligand in asymmetric catalysis, particularly in enantioselective organic transformations. Its rigid cycloheptane backbone and oxazoline rings provide a well-defined chiral environment, making it effective in coordinating to metal centers such as copper or palladium. This complexation enables high enantioselectivity in reactions like cyclopropanations, aldol additions, and Diels-Alder reactions. The ligand is valued in pharmaceutical synthesis where precise stereochemical control is critical. Its design allows for fine-tuning of steric and electronic properties, enhancing catalytic efficiency and selectivity across a range of substrates.