Used as a corrosion inhibitor for mild steel in acidic environments, particularly in industrial cleaning and pickling processes. It forms a protective layer on metal surfaces by adsorbing onto the steel, reducing the rate of metal dissolution. Also investigated for its potential as a ligand in coordination chemistry, forming complexes with transition metals that may have biological activity. Shows moderate antimicrobial properties against certain bacterial and fungal strains, and is used as a precursor in pharmaceutical research for developing antimicrobials, antivirals, and anti-inflammatory drugs. Preliminary studies indicate antioxidant and potential anticancer activity in laboratory settings. Its structure allows for hydrogen bonding and π-interactions, making it useful in the design of supramolecular assemblies and organic synthesis.