Used primarily in organic electronics, this compound serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of liquid crystal materials and organic semiconductors. Its rigid, conjugated structure enhances charge transport properties, making it valuable in the development of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and thin-film transistors. It is also employed in research settings to design novel π-conjugated systems for optoelectronic applications. Due to its solubility and stability, it is suitable for solution-processing techniques in device fabrication.