Used as a chiral ligand in asymmetric synthesis, particularly in catalytic hydrogenation reactions. Its structure enables high enantioselectivity when producing chiral amines and amino acids, which are key intermediates in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Commonly employed in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where stereochemistry is critical. Also applied in organocatalysis and coordination chemistry with transition metals such as ruthenium or rhodium for efficient asymmetric transformations.