Used as a building block in metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and coordination polymers due to its rigid structure and multiple nitrogen donor sites. Its symmetrical pyridyl groups enable strong interactions with metal ions, making it valuable in designing porous materials for gas storage, catalysis, and sensing applications. Also employed in supramolecular chemistry for constructing molecular cages and networks. Shows potential in optoelectronic devices because of its extended π-conjugation and thermal stability.