Used as a precursor in organic electronics due to its rigid, conjugated structure and high thermal stability. It is commonly employed in the synthesis of conjugated polymers and small molecules for organic field-effect transistors (OFETs) and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs). The trimethylsilyl groups enhance solubility in organic solvents, facilitating solution-processing techniques like spin-coating or inkjet printing. It also serves as a building block in Sonogashira coupling reactions to extend π-conjugation in advanced materials. Its well-defined planar geometry supports efficient π-π stacking, improving charge carrier mobility in thin-film devices.