Used in organic semiconductor materials due to its electron-deficient structure, enabling applications in organic field-effect transistors (OFETs) and organic photovoltaics (OPVs). Its rigid fused-ring system enhances charge carrier mobility and thermal stability. Also investigated as a building block in conjugated polymers for flexible electronics and sensors. Shows potential in dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) as a component of sensitizers owing to its extended π-conjugation and light absorption properties.