Used as a chiral ligand in asymmetric catalysis, particularly in enantioselective organic transformations such as hydrogenation and C–C bond formation reactions. Its rigid m-xylene backbone and oxazoline rings provide excellent stereocontrol, making it valuable in the synthesis of optically active pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. Commonly coordinates with transition metals like nickel, copper, or palladium to form catalytically active complexes. Preferred in industrial and academic research settings where high enantioselectivity is required.