Used primarily in organic semiconductor research, this compound serves as an intermediate in the synthesis of conjugated materials for optoelectronic devices. Its rigid anthracene backbone and halogen functionalization enable cross-coupling reactions to build extended π-systems used in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and field-effect transistors (OFETs). The bromine atoms allow for palladium-catalyzed coupling with aromatic boronic acids or tin reagents, facilitating precise molecular engineering. Additionally, its photophysical properties make it suitable for studies in fluorescence and energy transfer in solid-state materials.