Used as a chiral catalyst in asymmetric synthesis, particularly in enantioselective carbon-carbon bond-forming reactions. Its oxazoline core and pyridine moiety enable strong coordination with transition metals, making it effective in catalyzing reactions such as asymmetric allylic alkylation and Diels-Alder reactions. The (S)-configuration ensures high enantioselectivity, which is crucial for producing optically active intermediates in pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. Commonly employed in research and industrial settings for the synthesis of complex molecules requiring precise stereochemical control.