Used in pharmaceutical research as a key intermediate for synthesizing bioactive molecules, particularly in the development of antifungal and anticancer agents. Its structure supports conjugation in heterocyclic compounds, enhancing binding affinity to cellular targets. Also employed in the preparation of fluorescent probes due to its conjugated enone-imidazole system, useful in cellular imaging and biochemical assays. Shows potential in materials science for designing nonlinear optical materials owing to its electron-rich framework and charge transfer properties.