Used as a chiral ligand or catalyst in asymmetric synthesis, particularly in enantioselective transformations. Its oxazoline core and pyridine moiety enable coordination with transition metals, making it valuable in catalyzing reactions such as asymmetric hydrogenation, carbon-carbon bond formation, and other stereoselective processes. The presence of the isopropyl and pyridyl groups enhances steric and electronic control, leading to high enantioselectivity in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. Commonly employed in research and development of chiral intermediates for drug manufacturing.