Used primarily as a fluorescent probe in biochemical and analytical applications due to its strong emission properties upon excitation. It serves as a key component in sensors for detecting metal ions, especially aluminum and zinc, in environmental and biological samples. Also employed in the development of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) as an electron-transporting material. Its derivatives are explored in medicinal chemistry for potential antimicrobial and antitumor activities. Commonly utilized in fluorescence microscopy for cell imaging owing to its photostability and selective binding to certain cellular structures.