Used as a fluorescent probe in biochemical and analytical applications due to its strong emission properties and ability to bind selectively to specific biomolecules. Its rigid, planar structure allows for intercalation into nucleic acids, making it useful in DNA and RNA detection assays. Commonly employed in cellular imaging to track molecular interactions and monitor conformational changes in proteins and nucleic acids. Also applied in the development of sensors for metal ions, where fluorescence quenching or enhancement provides a detectable signal. Its photostability makes it suitable for long-term imaging studies.

Additionally, this compound shows potential as a carrier in targeted drug delivery systems, where it can be designed to bind to proteins or nucleic acids in target cells, making it suitable for developing targeted therapeutics in specialized medical research.

In the materials industry, it can be combined with polymers to create thin films with light-sensing properties or for organic electronic devices, such as displays or organic solar cells, owing to its high thermal and photostability.