Used as a chiral ligand in asymmetric catalysis, particularly in enantioselective hydrogenation reactions. Its rigid backbone and well-defined stereochemistry make it effective in inducing high enantioselectivity when coordinating to transition metals like rhodium or ruthenium. Commonly applied in the synthesis of chiral pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals where precise stereochemical control is critical. The ligand’s structure allows for strong metal coordination and effective chiral environment transfer, leading to high yields and excellent ee values in catalytic transformations.