Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of liquid crystal materials for display technologies and optoelectronic materials such as OLEDs and photovoltaics. It serves in the preparation of rod-like mesogenic compounds due to its stable aromatic core and flexible alkoxy chain, which enhances solubility in organic solvents. Commonly employed in organic electronics and photoresponsive materials. Also utilized in Suzuki, Ullmann, and other cross-coupling reactions (copper- or palladium-catalyzed) to build complex aromatic systems with stable resonance and good electrical conductivity, making it suitable for thin films and conductive layers in organic electronic devices.