Widely used as a chiral ligand in asymmetric catalysis, this compound plays a key role in enantioselective hydrogenation reactions. It is particularly effective in the reduction of prochiral olefins, ketones, and imines, delivering high enantiomeric excess (ee) in the presence of transition metal catalysts such as ruthenium or rhodium. Its rigid ferrocene backbone and well-defined chiral environment enhance stereocontrol, making it valuable in the synthesis of pharmaceutical intermediates and fine chemicals. The electron-donating methoxy and dimethylamino groups contribute to strong metal-ligand coordination, improving catalyst stability and activity under mild reaction conditions.