Used as a fluorescent probe in biochemical assays due to its strong emission properties under UV light, enabling detection of specific enzymes and reactive oxygen species in cellular environments. Employed in antimicrobial research for its ability to intercalate into DNA and inhibit bacterial replication, showing activity against Gram-positive strains. Applied in photodynamic therapy studies as a photosensitizer that generates singlet oxygen upon light exposure, contributing to targeted cell destruction. Also utilized in environmental chemistry for sensing heavy metal ions in aqueous solutions, where it exhibits selective fluorescence quenching in the presence of copper and iron.