Used as a multifunctional building block in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of conjugated polymers and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). Its three aldehyde groups enable Schiff base reactions, making it valuable in the design of covalent organic frameworks (COFs) for applications in gas storage, catalysis, and sensing. Also employed in the development of optoelectronic materials due to its extended aromatic system, which supports electron delocalization and enhances photophysical properties. Its rigid terphenyl backbone contributes to thermal stability and structural control in supramolecular chemistry.