This chemical is primarily utilized in the field of coordination chemistry, where it serves as a versatile ligand for forming complexes with various metal ions. Its structure allows it to bind strongly to metals, making it valuable in the synthesis of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and other coordination polymers. These materials have applications in catalysis, sensing, and molecular electronics due to their unique structural and electronic properties. Additionally, it is employed in the development of luminescent materials and as a building block in supramolecular chemistry for creating complex architectures. Its ability to stabilize metal centers also makes it useful in the study of reaction mechanisms and in the design of new catalysts for organic transformations.