Used in the synthesis of antimalarial drugs due to its structural similarity to acridine-based pharmacophores. Employed in photodynamic therapy research as a photosensitizer that generates reactive oxygen species under light exposure. Applied in molecular biology as a fluorescent probe for DNA intercalation studies, helping to investigate nucleic acid structure and function. Investigated for its potential in developing anticancer agents owing to its ability to interact with tumor cell DNA and inhibit topoisomerase activity. Also utilized in organic electronics as a building block for fluorescent dyes and optoelectronic materials.