Used as a fluorescent sensor in detecting metal ions, particularly zinc and copper, in biological and environmental samples. Its aggregation-induced emission (AIE) properties make it highly effective in solid-state or aggregated environments, where it emits strong luminescence upon binding to target ions. Employed in optoelectronic devices due to its light-emitting characteristics. Also applied in DNA binding studies and cellular imaging because of its ability to penetrate cell membranes and emit fluorescence upon interaction with intracellular components.