Used as a monomer in the synthesis of high-performance polyesters and copolyesters, offering enhanced thermal stability and mechanical strength. Its rigid aromatic structure contributes to the creation of polymers suitable for engineering plastics and specialty films. Also employed in the development of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) due to its ability to act as a bridging ligand, enabling the construction of porous materials for gas storage or separation. Additionally, serves as a building block in designing stimuli-responsive polymers and functional coatings where controlled hydrophobicity and structural rigidity are required.