1,2-Bis[(2R,5R)-2,5-dimethylphospholano]benzene is primarily used as a chiral ligand in asymmetric catalysis. It plays a crucial role in facilitating enantioselective reactions, particularly in hydrogenation processes. This compound is highly effective in producing optically active compounds, which are essential in the pharmaceutical industry for the synthesis of chiral drugs. Its application extends to the production of fine chemicals and agrochemicals, where precise control over stereochemistry is required. The ligand's ability to induce high enantioselectivity makes it valuable in research and industrial settings for developing efficient and selective catalytic systems.