Used in the synthesis of fluorescent polymers and sensors due to its strong photoluminescent properties. Its pyrene group enables detection of environmental changes such as polarity, viscosity, or the presence of specific analytes through fluorescence quenching or shifting. Commonly employed in developing chemosensors for explosives detection, especially nitroaromatic compounds like TNT, because pyrene derivatives exhibit high sensitivity to electron-deficient molecules. Also utilized in bioimaging and labeling applications where long fluorescence lifetime and high quantum yield are beneficial. Incorporated into copolymers for optoelectronic devices and light-emitting materials. Its methacrylate functionality allows easy polymerization, making it suitable for creating functional thin films and molecularly imprinted polymers.