Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of liquid crystal materials for display technologies. It plays a key role in organic semiconductors and is involved in the production of advanced electronic devices such as OLEDs and thin-film transistors. Its structure supports the formation of stable, conjugated systems essential for charge transport. Also utilized in pharmaceutical research for building complex biphenyl-based molecules with biological activity. Common in cross-coupling reactions like Suzuki and Heck reactions to form extended aromatic systems.