Used in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of fluorescent dyes and optoelectronic materials. Its fluorinated aromatic structure enhances electron affinity and stability, making it valuable in the development of organic semiconductors and sensors. Commonly employed as a building block in pharmaceutical research for constructing naphthalene-based bioactive molecules. Also utilized in the synthesis of ligands for metal-organic frameworks and fluorescent probes due to its strong emission properties under UV light.