Used as a chiral ligand in asymmetric catalysis, particularly in enantioselective organic transformations. Its rigid, C2-symmetric structure makes it effective in coordinating transition metals like copper or nickel, enabling high stereoselectivity in reactions such as cyclopropanations, aldol additions, and Diels-Alder reactions. Commonly employed in pharmaceutical synthesis where precise stereochemistry is critical. Also utilized in the development of chiral catalysts for industrial-scale processes due to its stability under various reaction conditions.