Used as a building block in the synthesis of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) due to its rigid terphenyl backbone and carboxylic acid functional groups that can coordinate with metal ions. The bromine substituent allows for further functionalization via cross-coupling reactions, making it valuable in designing porous materials for gas storage, catalysis, or sensing applications. Its extended aromatic structure also supports applications in organic electronics and supramolecular chemistry where precise molecular geometry and electronic properties are required.