Used in photopharmacology as a light-sensitive switchable compound for controlling biological activity with high spatiotemporal precision. Its primary application lies in neuroscience research, where it acts as a photoswitchable ligand for modulating neuronal receptors and ion channels. Upon exposure to specific wavelengths of light, the tetrazole group undergoes reversible photoisomerization, enabling precise on-demand activation or inhibition of target proteins. This allows researchers to study neural circuits and signaling pathways in real time with minimal invasiveness. Due to its dimethoxy and nitro substituents, it exhibits enhanced photoresponse and stability in physiological environments, making it suitable for in vitro and ex vivo studies. Its design supports targeted probing of cellular functions with high temporal control, contributing to the development of optopharmacological tools for studying complex biological systems.