Used as a key building block in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of conjugated materials for optoelectronic devices. Its rigid, linear structure and fluorinated core make it valuable in the development of organic semiconductors, light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), and molecular wires. The trimethylsilyl groups enhance solubility and stability during synthetic processing, allowing for efficient coupling reactions, especially in Sonogashira and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions. It is also employed in the construction of complex aromatic frameworks for use in supramolecular chemistry and nanotechnology.