Used as a building block in metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and coordination polymers due to its rigid linear structure and nitrogen-containing pyridyl groups. The compound acts as a bridging ligand, connecting metal centers to form porous materials with potential applications in gas storage, separation, and catalysis. Its conjugated backbone also makes it suitable for use in organic electronics and optoelectronic devices. Additionally, it has been explored in sensor development, where changes in luminescence or conductivity upon analyte binding can be utilized for detection.