Used as a key intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions such as Suzuki-Miyaura and Heck reactions. Its triflate group acts as a highly reactive leaving group, enabling efficient carbon-carbon bond formation. This makes it valuable in the preparation of complex organic molecules, including conjugated materials used in organic semiconductors, OLEDs, and pharmaceuticals. The presence of the dibenzofuran core contributes to thermal stability and electronic properties beneficial in optoelectronic applications.