Used primarily as an intermediate in organic synthesis, especially in the production of liquid crystal materials for display technologies. Its structural properties make it suitable for forming stable, anisotropic phases needed in liquid crystal formulations. It also finds use in the development of specialty chemicals for agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals due to its aromatic and carbonyl functionality, which allows for diverse chemical modifications. Additionally, it may serve as a model compound in studies of molecular conformation and intermolecular interactions in biphenyl-based systems.