Used as a corrosion inhibitor in industrial water systems, particularly effective in protecting carbon steel and copper alloys under acidic conditions. It functions by forming a protective film on metal surfaces, reducing oxidation and electrochemical degradation. Also applied in dye-sensitized solar cells as a stabilizing agent due to its ability to chelate metal ions. Shows potential in biological applications as an antimicrobial agent, with activity against Gram-positive bacteria and fungal strains. Its structure supports use in coordination chemistry for synthesizing metal-organic frameworks with catalytic properties.