Used as a chiral auxiliary or ligand in asymmetric synthesis, enabling high enantioselectivity in catalytic reactions such as hydrogenation and carbon-carbon bond formation. Its rigid oxazoline core and stereodefined centers make it valuable in the development of enantiopure pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. Commonly employed in transition metal-catalyzed reactions where stereocontrol is critical. Also utilized in the synthesis of complex organic molecules requiring precise spatial arrangement of functional groups.