Used primarily in research settings as a fluorescent probe and cross-linking agent, this compound is valuable for studying nucleic acid structures and protein-DNA interactions. Its bromomethyl groups enable covalent bonding to biomolecules, allowing stable labeling and detection in cellular imaging. Due to its acridine core, it intercalates into DNA, making it useful for visualizing genetic material under UV light. It is also explored in photodynamic therapy research for its ability to generate reactive oxygen species upon light activation, potentially targeting cancer cells. Additionally, it serves as a building block in synthesizing more complex acridine-based compounds with biological activity.