Used as a chiral ligand in asymmetric catalysis, particularly in transition metal-catalyzed reactions such as hydrogenation and cross-coupling. Its rigid, sterically hindered structure enables high enantioselectivity in the synthesis of optically active compounds, making it valuable in pharmaceutical and fine chemical manufacturing. Commonly employed in palladium- and rhodium-based catalytic systems to control stereochemistry during bond formation. Effective in reactions requiring precise spatial arrangement of substrates due to its well-defined chiral environment.