Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of organic semiconductors and optoelectronic materials. Its halogen substituents enable cross-coupling reactions, such as Suzuki or Ullmann couplings, to build complex aromatic systems for use in OLEDs, organic photovoltaics, and field-effect transistors. The rigid dibenzofuran core contributes to thermal stability and influences electronic properties, making it valuable in designing high-performance organic electronic materials.