Used primarily in organic synthesis and materials science, this compound serves as a building block for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) due to its multiple carboxylic acid groups that can chelate metal ions effectively. Its rigid aromatic structure with nitrogen atoms enhances electronic properties, making it useful in the development of conductive polymers and electronic materials. It is also explored in coordination chemistry for designing catalysts and porous materials for gas storage or separation. Additionally, derivatives of this compound show potential in pharmaceutical research as ligands or intermediates in bioactive molecule synthesis.