Used primarily in research settings as a precursor for the synthesis of organobarium compounds. It serves in the study of organometallic chemistry, particularly in exploring the reactivity and bonding characteristics of alkaline earth metals in low oxidation states. Its bulky ligand structure makes it suitable for stabilizing reactive intermediates and enabling controlled reactions in highly specialized synthetic pathways. Due to its air and moisture sensitivity, it is handled under inert conditions, limiting its use to advanced laboratory applications rather than industrial processes.