Used as a chiral catalyst or ligand in asymmetric synthesis, enabling the production of enantiomerically enriched compounds. Particularly effective in enantioselective hydrogenation and transfer hydrogenation reactions, where it helps achieve high enantiomeric excess (ee) in the synthesis of pharmaceutical intermediates and fine chemicals. Its oxazoline-pyridine structure coordinates well with transition metals like ruthenium or iridium, enhancing catalytic activity and stereoselectivity. Commonly applied in the preparation of chiral amines and alcohols, which are key building blocks in drug development.