Used as a carbon monoxide-releasing molecule (CORM) in research to deliver controlled amounts of carbon monoxide to biological systems. Applied in studies of inflammation, vascular function, and organ protection due to CO's signaling and cytoprotective properties. Investigated for potential therapeutic use in ischemia-reperfusion injury, transplant medicine, and inflammatory diseases. Also employed in the development of CO-based drug delivery systems and as a tool compound to explore CO pharmacology in cellular and animal models.