Used as a highly specialized reagent in organic synthesis, particularly in the development of silicon-based conjugated systems for optoelectronic materials. Its extended π-conjugation and steric bulk make it valuable in stabilizing reactive silicon-silicon double bonds, enabling studies in silicon-based molecular electronics and photovoltaics. Also employed in catalysis research involving low-valent silicon compounds, where it acts as a ligand or reducing agent in transition metal complexes. Due to its air and moisture sensitivity, it is handled under inert conditions for precise molecular engineering applications.