Used as a building block in coordination chemistry, particularly in the synthesis of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and supramolecular architectures. Its dual pyridyl groups enable strong binding to metal ions, making it valuable in designing catalysts and porous materials. Also employed in the development of sensors due to its ability to form complexes with transition metals that exhibit detectable optical or electrochemical changes. Additionally, it serves as a ligand in catalytic systems for organic transformations such as oxidation and coupling reactions.