Used as a key building block in the synthesis of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and covalent organic frameworks (COFs), this compound provides rigid, planar geometry and multiple coordination sites that enhance framework stability and porosity. Its extended aromatic structure supports the development of materials with high surface areas, useful in gas storage, separation processes, and catalysis. Additionally, it serves in the fabrication of luminescent sensors and optoelectronic materials due to its favorable electronic properties and ability to chelate metal ions in functional polymers.