Used as a key intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of conjugated materials for optoelectronic devices. It serves in the fabrication of organic semiconductors and liquid crystals due to its rigid rod-like structure and sulfur-containing functional groups that enhance intermolecular interactions. Also employed in cross-coupling reactions to build complex aromatic systems for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its thioether groups allow for further functionalization, making it valuable in materials science research and development of conductive polymers.