Used as a key intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of fluorescent dyes and optoelectronic materials. Its rigid anthracene core combined with nitrile groups enables strong π-conjugation, making it valuable in the development of organic semiconductors and light-emitting materials. Commonly employed in the synthesis of ladder-type conjugated systems for use in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and field-effect transistors (OFETs). Also serves as a building block in the creation of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) with tailored photophysical properties. Its ability to undergo further functionalization allows for tuning of electronic characteristics in advanced material applications.