Used as a key intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of bipyridine-based ligands for catalytic applications. Its ester groups allow for further functionalization, making it valuable in the development of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and coordination polymers. Commonly employed in the synthesis of complex molecules for photovoltaic devices and electroactive materials due to its ability to chelate metal ions and enhance electron transfer properties. Also finds use in the pharmaceutical industry for constructing nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compounds.