Used as a building block in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of imidazole-based pharmaceuticals and functional materials. Its carboxylic acid groups allow for easy derivatization, making it valuable in the development of coordination compounds and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). Also employed in the synthesis of heterocyclic compounds with potential biological activity, including antifungal and anticancer agents. Its structure supports use in catalysis and as a ligand in transition metal complexes.