Used as a fluorescent probe in analytical chemistry due to its strong emission properties, particularly in metal ion detection. It shows high selectivity for aluminum and zinc ions in solution, making it useful in environmental and biological sensing applications. It exhibits antimicrobial and antioxidant activities, helping to inhibit the growth of certain bacteria, including antibiotic-resistant strains. It has potential for development as an anticancer agent by disrupting cancer cell division at the molecular level. Also investigated in medicinal chemistry as a scaffold for antimicrobial and antitumor agents due to its ability to interact with cellular enzymes and DNA. Additionally, studied as a catalyst in organic synthesis and serves as an intermediate in the synthesis of more complex heterocyclic compounds used in pharmaceuticals and materials science, as well as a basic structure for designing new, more efficient drugs.