N1,N2-Dibenzylideneethane-1,2-diamine is widely used as a ligand in coordination chemistry, forming stable complexes with various transition metals. These complexes are essential in catalytic processes, particularly in asymmetric synthesis, where they help in producing chiral molecules with high enantioselectivity. Additionally, it is employed in organic synthesis as a building block for constructing more complex organic compounds. Its ability to act as a chelating agent makes it valuable in the development of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and other advanced materials. In research, it serves as a model compound for studying Schiff base reactions and their applications in material science and catalysis.