Used as a chiral N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) precursor in asymmetric catalysis. It plays a key role in enantioselective transformations, particularly in the synthesis of complex organic molecules where stereochemical control is critical. The compound is employed in transition metal catalysis, such as in ruthenium- or palladium-based systems, to promote asymmetric hydrogenation, C–C bond formation, and cyclization reactions. Its bulky, chiral structure helps induce high enantioselectivity in the products, making it valuable in pharmaceutical and fine chemical synthesis.