Used as a key building block in the synthesis of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), particularly for constructing porous materials with potential applications in gas storage, separation, catalysis, and drug delivery systems allowing controlled release of active substances. Its rigid aromatic structure and multiple coordination sites allow for the formation of stable, highly ordered networks. Also investigated in the development of luminescent materials and sensors due to its ability to chelate metal ions and influence electronic properties. Additionally, serves as a precursor in the preparation of functional polymers and coordination polymers with tailored porosity and reactivity.