Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of polycyclic aromatic compounds for organic semiconductors and optoelectronic materials. Its brominated structure allows for further functionalization via cross-coupling reactions, making it valuable in the development of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and organic photovoltaics (OPVs). Also explored in the design of fluorescent dyes and sensors due to its rigid, planar framework that supports strong π-conjugation and tunable emission properties.