Used primarily as an intermediate in the synthesis of advanced organic materials, particularly in the development of specialty polymers and electronic materials. Its halogenated structure makes it valuable in cross-coupling reactions, such as Suzuki or Ullmann reactions, enabling the construction of complex aromatic frameworks. It finds application in research settings for fabricating organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and ligands for catalysts. Due to its stability and reactivity profile, it is also explored in the design of bioactive molecules and pharmaceuticals where dibenzofuran scaffolds are relevant.