Used as a chiral ligand in asymmetric catalysis, particularly in enantioselective organic transformations. Its rigid oxazoline-phenyl architecture enables high stereocontrol in metal-catalyzed reactions such as cyclopropanations, Diels-Alder, and aldol reactions. Commonly coordinates with copper, palladium, or rhodium to form active catalytic species. Valued for promoting high enantiomeric excess in synthesis of pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. Also applied in the development of chiral sensors and materials requiring precise spatial arrangement.