Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the development of pharmaceuticals and functional materials. Its brominated structure allows for cross-coupling reactions, making it valuable in constructing complex aromatic systems. Commonly employed in the preparation of organic semiconductors and optoelectronic materials due to the electron-deficient nature of the sulfone group and the stability of the dibenzothiophene core. Also finds use in the synthesis of ligands for catalytic processes and in materials science for designing polymers with tailored electronic properties.