Used as a chiral catalyst in asymmetric synthesis, particularly in enantioselective carbon-carbon bond-forming reactions. Its structure supports coordination with transition metals, making it effective in catalyzing reactions like asymmetric allylic alkylation and Diels-Alder cycloadditions. The oxazole and phenanthroline moieties enhance metal binding and stereocontrol, leading to high enantioselectivity in the synthesis of pharmaceutical intermediates and fine chemicals.