Used as a ligand in coordination chemistry, particularly in the formation of metal-organic complexes for catalysis and materials science. Its bulky tert-butyl groups enhance solubility in organic solvents and provide steric protection around the metal center, improving the stability and selectivity of the resulting complexes. Commonly employed in photophysical studies and as a building block in supramolecular chemistry due to its strong chelating ability with transition metals. Also applied in the development of luminescent sensors and molecular devices.