Used as a catalyst in oxidation reactions, particularly in the epoxidation of alkenes. It promotes selective oxygen transfer using oxidants like hydrogen peroxide or sodium hypochlorite, making it valuable in synthetic organic chemistry for producing epoxides—key intermediates in pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. Also employed in studies of biomimetic chemistry due to its resemblance to manganese-containing enzymes that participate in redox processes. Its stability and activity under mild conditions enhance its utility in lab-scale and industrial catalytic systems.