Used as a chiral ligand in asymmetric catalysis, particularly in enantioselective organic transformations such as cyclopropanation, Diels-Alder, and aldol reactions. Its rigid, C2-symmetric structure enhances stereochemical control, making it valuable in the synthesis of optically active pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. Commonly coordinated with metals like copper or rhodium to form efficient catalytic systems for high enantiomeric excess.