Used as a fluorescent probe in biochemical research to study protein interactions and cellular processes due to its strong fluorescence properties. It is also employed in the development of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) for its efficient electron transport and light emission characteristics. In material science, it serves as a building block for synthesizing conjugated polymers and organic semiconductors, enhancing their optoelectronic performance. Additionally, it is utilized in photodynamic therapy research as a photosensitizer to target and destroy cancer cells under light exposure.