Used as a key building block in the synthesis of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and covalent organic frameworks (COFs), this compound enables the construction of porous, conjugated architectures with potential applications in gas storage, catalysis, and chemical sensing. Its aldehyde functional groups allow for Schiff base reactions, facilitating covalent linkage with amine-containing linkers to form stable, extended networks. Additionally, the bipyridine core offers coordination sites for transition metals, making it valuable in designing luminescent sensors and catalysts. Its rigid, planar structure supports the development of materials with enhanced electronic properties for use in optoelectronic devices.