Used as a chiral ligand in asymmetric catalysis, particularly in enantioselective organic transformations. Its rigid backbone and stereogenic centers make it effective in coordinating with transition metals like rhodium or ruthenium, enabling high enantioselectivity in hydrogenation and transfer hydrogenation reactions. Commonly applied in the synthesis of chiral pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals where precise stereochemical control is required. Also employed in research settings to develop new catalytic systems for C–C bond formation and reduction processes.