A 3,3,3′,3′-tetramethyl-1,1′-spirobiindane-based bisoxazoline ligand, being a compound represented by formula I, or being an enantiomer, or a diastereomer thereof:
- wherein R1 and R6 are each independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C1-C10 alkyl, and aryl;
- R2, R3, R4, and R5 are each independently selected from hydrogen, or C1-C10 alkyl;
- and R7 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C1-C10 alkyl, C6-C14 aryl, and arylmethylene;
- R8 and R9 are each independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C1-C10 alkyl, and C6-C14 aryl.