Used primarily as a liquid crystal material in display technologies, especially in the development of nematic and smectic phase mixtures for liquid crystal displays (LCDs). Its molecular structure supports stable mesomorphic behavior over a broad temperature range, making it suitable for use in electro-optical devices. It is also employed in research settings to study phase transitions and alignment properties in liquid crystalline systems. Additionally, derivatives of this compound are explored for use in nonlinear optical materials and polarized light applications.