Widely used as a chiral ligand in asymmetric catalysis, this compound plays a key role in enantioselective transformations such as hydrogenation and cross-coupling reactions. Its phosphine group coordinates effectively with transition metals like palladium and rhodium, forming highly selective catalysts that enable the synthesis of single-enantiomer products. This is particularly valuable in the pharmaceutical industry, where precise stereochemistry is critical for drug efficacy and safety. The sulfinamide moiety enhances chirality control, making the ligand effective in producing high enantiomeric excess in various synthetic routes. Its steric bulk and electronic properties contribute to improved reaction rates and selectivity, especially in complex molecule synthesis.