Used as a fluorescent probe in biological imaging due to its ability to bind to specific cellular components and emit strong fluorescence under UV light. Commonly applied in cell staining to visualize membrane structures or nucleic acids in microscopy. Also utilized in the development of chemosensors for detecting metal ions in environmental and biological samples. Shows potential in photodynamic therapy research owing to its light-activated properties. Employed in organic electronics as a component in light-emitting materials, such as OLEDs, and studied as a precursor in photovoltaics research.