Used as a chiral organocatalyst in asymmetric synthesis, particularly in enantioselective transformations such as aldol reactions, Michael additions, and other carbon–carbon bond-forming reactions. Its rigid, sterically hindered structure with well-defined chirality makes it effective for inducing high enantioselectivity in the presence of minimal catalyst loading. Commonly employed in pharmaceutical synthesis where precise stereochemical control is critical. Also utilized in the development of chiral ligands for transition metal-catalyzed reactions, enhancing stereoselective outcomes in complex molecule construction.