This chemical is primarily utilized as a chiral ligand in asymmetric catalysis, particularly in transition metal-catalyzed reactions. Its unique structure, featuring both diphenylphosphinomethyl and dicyclohexylphosphino groups, allows it to effectively coordinate with metal centers, enhancing enantioselectivity in various organic transformations. It is commonly employed in hydrogenation, hydroformylation, and cross-coupling reactions, where high enantiomeric purity of the products is essential. The t-butoxycarbonyl (Boc) protecting group on the pyrrolidine nitrogen ensures stability during catalytic processes while allowing for easy deprotection when needed. This makes it a valuable tool in the synthesis of chiral pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fine chemicals, where precise control over stereochemistry is critical.