This chemical is primarily used as a chiral ligand in asymmetric synthesis, particularly in catalytic reactions where high enantioselectivity is required. It is commonly employed in transition metal-catalyzed processes, such as hydrogenation, to produce enantiomerically pure compounds, which are crucial in the pharmaceutical industry for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). Its unique structure, featuring phosphine and sulfinamide groups, allows for effective coordination with metal centers, enhancing the selectivity and efficiency of the catalytic system. Additionally, it finds application in the development of chiral catalysts for organic transformations, including carbon-carbon bond-forming reactions, which are essential in the synthesis of complex organic molecules.