Used primarily in scientific research to study the toxic effects of cyanotoxins on liver cells. It is a potent inhibitor of protein phosphatases 1 and 2A, making it a valuable tool in cell biology for investigating signal transduction pathways, cell cycle regulation, and apoptosis. Due to its hepatotoxicity, it is also used in toxicological studies to evaluate water safety, assess environmental risks from algal blooms, and develop detection methods for contaminants in drinking water. Not used in industrial or commercial applications due to high toxicity.