Used primarily in biochemical and medical research, this compound acts as a potent histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitor. It modulates gene expression by increasing histone acetylation, making it valuable in studying epigenetic regulation. It is widely applied in cancer research due to its ability to induce cell cycle arrest, differentiation, and apoptosis in tumor cells. It also shows potential in studies related to inflammation, neurodegenerative diseases, and cardiac hypertrophy because of its regulatory effects on key signaling pathways. Its cell permeability and stability make it suitable for in vitro and in vivo experimental models.