Used as a multifunctional ligand in coordination chemistry, particularly in the construction of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and porous coordination polymers. Its rigid, star-shaped structure with multiple pyridyl groups enables the formation of stable complexes with metal ions, facilitating applications in gas storage, catalysis, and luminescent materials. The compound’s extended π-conjugated system also makes it suitable for use in organic electronics and as a building block in supramolecular assemblies for sensing and molecular recognition.