Used as a fluorescent sensor probe for detecting metal ions, particularly aluminum and zinc in environmental and biological samples. Exhibits aggregation-induced emission (AIE) properties, making it highly emissive in solid or aggregated states, useful in optoelectronic devices and solid-state lighting. Applied in bioimaging due to its low toxicity and strong fluorescence in cellular environments. Also employed in the development of chemosensors for monitoring reactive oxygen species in living cells.