This chemical is primarily used as a ligand in coordination chemistry, where it facilitates the formation of metal complexes. Its structure, featuring two imidazole groups, allows it to act as a bridging agent, enabling the creation of stable and functional metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). These MOFs are widely applied in gas storage, separation processes, and catalysis due to their high surface area and tunable porosity. Additionally, it is utilized in the synthesis of polymers and as a building block in supramolecular chemistry for designing molecular devices and sensors. Its ability to coordinate with various metal ions also makes it valuable in the development of catalysts for organic transformations and in the study of bioinorganic systems.