Used as a chiral organocatalyst in asymmetric synthesis, particularly in enantioselective alkylation and cyclization reactions. Its imidazolium core with a defined stereochemistry enables efficient control of stereochemical outcomes in the formation of carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bonds. Commonly employed in the preparation of biologically active molecules, including pharmaceutical intermediates, where high enantiomeric excess is required. The hexafluorophosphate counterion enhances solubility in polar aprotic solvents, making it suitable for use in homogeneous reaction conditions. Stable under a range of reaction temperatures and compatible with various functional groups, it is valued in academic and industrial research for developing stereoselective transformations.