Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical agents targeting central nervous system disorders. Exhibits strong affinity in modulating kinase enzyme activity, particularly in p38 MAPK and JNK signaling pathways, making it valuable in anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective drug development. Also investigated for antitumor applications due to its ability to induce apoptosis in cancer cell lines through mitochondrial pathways. Applied in research settings for developing fluorescent probes owing to its conjugated structure that supports intramolecular charge transfer, useful in cellular imaging. Shows potential in materials science as a ligand for metal-organic frameworks with catalytic properties.