Used as a versatile ligand in coordination chemistry, particularly in the formation of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and supramolecular architectures. Its three imidazole groups can bind to metal ions, enabling the construction of porous materials with potential applications in gas storage, catalysis, and molecular sensing. Due to its rigid benzene core and multiple coordination sites, it supports the design of stable and functional complexes in catalytic systems and smart materials. Also explored in the development of luminescent compounds and sensors when coordinated with lanthanide or transition metals.