Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of functional dyes and pigments, particularly in the development of sulfur-based organic semiconductors. It serves in the preparation of charge-transfer complexes and photoconductive materials for use in imaging systems and electrophotographic devices. Also employed in research settings to develop redox-active compounds for electrochemical sensors and organic batteries due to its stable quinone structure and reversible reduction behavior. Its thioether linkages enhance solubility and electronic modulation in conjugated systems, making it valuable in materials science for designing conductive polymers and optoelectronic components.