Used as a building block in organic synthesis, particularly in the development of liquid crystals and conjugated materials for electronic applications. Its rigid, linear structure supports the formation of stable mesophases in liquid crystal formulations, making it valuable in display technologies. Also employed in the synthesis of organic semiconductors and fluorescent dyes due to its extended π-conjugation, which enhances electron delocalization and optical properties. Additionally, it serves as an intermediate in pharmaceutical research for constructing complex aromatic frameworks.