Used as a selective inhibitor of matrix metalloproteinase-12 (MMP-12) in research settings, particularly in studies related to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and emphysema. It helps in understanding the role of MMP-12 in tissue remodeling and inflammation. Also applied in cancer research to investigate the involvement of MMP-12 in tumor progression and metastasis. Due to its specificity, it serves as a tool compound for validating MMP-12 as a therapeutic target.