Used as a chiral auxiliary in asymmetric synthesis, particularly in the formation of enantiomerically pure compounds. It is widely employed in organic chemistry to induce chirality in reactions such as aldol condensations, Michael additions, and Diels-Alder reactions. Its sterically demanding structure helps control the stereochemistry of the products, making it valuable in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. Additionally, it serves as a precursor for chiral catalysts and ligands in transition metal-catalyzed processes, enhancing selectivity and efficiency in complex molecular transformations.