Used as a key intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of conjugated polymers and oligomers for optoelectronic devices. It serves in the development of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and organic photovoltaics (OPVs) due to its extended π-conjugation and thermal stability. Also employed in the synthesis of molecular wires and nonlinear optical materials. Its rigid rod-like structure makes it valuable in designing liquid crystalline materials and supramolecular architectures.