Used as a chiral silane coupling agent in the synthesis of hybrid organic-inorganic materials. Enhances enantioselectivity in immobilized catalysts by providing a chiral environment on silica surfaces. Applied in heterogeneous asymmetric catalysis, particularly in fixed-bed reactors where stable, reusable chiral supports are required. Also employed in modifying glass or silica substrates for chiral sensors or chromatographic stationary phases due to its ability to bond covalently with surfaces while presenting chiral urea functionality.