This chemical is primarily used in the field of material science and coordination chemistry. It serves as a ligand in the synthesis of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and coordination polymers, which are valuable for applications such as gas storage, separation, and catalysis. Its structure, featuring bipyridine and benzoic acid moieties, allows it to form stable complexes with transition metals, making it useful in the development of luminescent materials and sensors. Additionally, it finds application in the design of supramolecular assemblies and as a building block for constructing functional materials with tailored properties.