This chemical is primarily used as a chelating agent in various industrial and laboratory applications. It forms stable complexes with metal ions, making it valuable in processes like water treatment, where it helps in removing heavy metals from wastewater. In analytical chemistry, it is employed for the detection and quantification of metal ions due to its strong binding properties. Additionally, it finds use in the synthesis of coordination polymers and metal-organic frameworks, which have applications in catalysis, gas storage, and separation technologies. Its ability to bind selectively to specific metals also makes it useful in the development of sensors and in the field of material science for creating advanced functional materials.