Used as an electron-accepting building block in organic semiconductors, particularly in the development of n-type organic electronic materials. Its strong electron-deficient character due to the tetrafluoro substitution enhances electron transport properties, making it valuable in organic field-effect transistors (OFETs) and organic photovoltaics (OPVs). The compound's rigid, planar structure promotes good π-π stacking, which improves charge carrier mobility. It is also employed in the synthesis of functional dyes and redox-active materials for electrochemical applications.