Used primarily as an intermediate in the synthesis of advanced organic materials, especially in the production of liquid crystal compounds. It plays a role in the development of specialty dyes and optical brighteners due to its conjugated aromatic structure and stability under various reaction conditions. Its derivatives are explored in photoresponsive materials and nonlinear optical (NLO) devices. Also utilized in research settings for studying azo and azoxy compound transformations, contributing to the design of new functional molecules in material science and electronics.