Used as a building block in metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), enabling the design of porous materials for gas storage and catalysis. Its rigid anthracene core and carboxylic acid groups facilitate strong coordination with metal ions, enhancing structural stability. Also applied in photophysical studies due to its fluorescence properties, making it suitable for sensors and optoelectronic devices. Shows potential in dye-sensitized solar cells and as a linker in conjugated polymers for organic electronics.