Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of liquid crystal materials for display technologies. Its rigid biphenyl structure with electron-withdrawing nitrile and chloro groups enhances mesogenic properties, making it valuable in tuning the dielectric and optical behavior of liquid crystal formulations. Also employed in the preparation of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals due to its aromatic and functionalized scaffold. Suitable for cross-coupling reactions in organic synthesis, particularly in the development of advanced intermediates for electronics and specialty chemicals.