Used as a chiral ligand in asymmetric catalysis, particularly in enantioselective hydrogenation and transfer hydrogenation reactions. Its rigid cyclohexane backbone and defined stereochemistry make it effective in inducing high enantioselectivity when complexed with transition metals like ruthenium or rhodium. Commonly applied in the synthesis of chiral amines and pharmaceutical intermediates where stereochemical purity is critical. Also employed in organocatalysis and as a building block for more complex chiral catalysts.