Used in advanced organic synthesis as a chiral ligand or intermediate in catalytic asymmetric reactions. Its rigid polycyclic structure and stereocenters make it valuable for developing enantioselective catalysts, particularly in transition-metal-catalyzed transformations. Commonly applied in pharmaceutical research for constructing optically active compounds, especially in the development of bioactive molecules with defined stereochemistry. Also explored in materials science for designing chiral sensors or functional organic materials due to its extended π-conjugated framework and configurational stability.