Used as a chiral ligand or intermediate in asymmetric synthesis, particularly in the development of pharmaceuticals. Its structural features enable high enantioselectivity in catalytic reactions, making it valuable in the production of optically active drugs. Commonly applied in the synthesis of bioactive molecules where stereochemistry plays a critical role in biological activity. Also utilized in research settings for the preparation of chiral amines and amine derivatives through reductive amination and other carbon–nitrogen bond-forming reactions.