Used primarily in organic semiconductor research, this compound serves as an intermediate in the synthesis of advanced materials for optoelectronic devices. Its rigid aromatic structure and halogen substituents make it suitable for cross-coupling reactions, enabling the construction of complex conjugated systems. It is employed in the development of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and organic photovoltaics (OPVs), where tailored electronic properties are essential. The bromo and chloro functional groups allow for selective modifications, facilitating the fine-tuning of charge transport characteristics in thin-film devices.