This compound is primarily utilized in the field of coordination chemistry, where it serves as a versatile ligand for forming complexes with various metal ions. Its unique structure, featuring multiple nitrogen and carbonyl groups, allows it to effectively chelate metals, making it valuable in the synthesis of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and other coordination polymers. These materials have applications in catalysis, gas storage, and separation processes. Additionally, its ability to bind metals selectively is exploited in the development of sensors and imaging agents for biomedical research. The compound’s stability and binding properties also make it a candidate for use in environmental remediation, particularly in the removal of heavy metals from contaminated water sources.