Used in advanced organic electronics due to its extended aromatic structure and strong electron-accepting properties. It serves as a key component in organic semiconductors, particularly in organic field-effect transistors (OFETs) and organic photovoltaics (OPVs), where it enhances charge transport and light absorption in the near-infrared range. Its rigid, planar framework also makes it suitable for use in fluorescent probes and dyes for bioimaging, especially in tracking cellular processes with high photostability. Additionally, it shows potential in photodynamic therapy as a photosensitizer that generates reactive oxygen species under light exposure, useful in targeting cancer cells. Its unique structure allows for strong intermolecular stacking, improving performance in thin-film devices.