Used in cell signaling research to study intracellular calcium release pathways. Acts as a second messenger analog, helping investigate the role of inositol phosphates in metabolic regulation and signal transduction. Employed in assays to modulate calcium channels in response to extracellular stimuli. Valuable in studying insulin signaling, neuronal activity, and immune cell activation. Also utilized in biochemical studies to probe enzyme activity, such as phosphatases and kinases involved in phosphorylated inositol metabolism.