Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of organic semiconductors and optoelectronic materials. Its rigid, conjugated structure supports efficient charge transport, making it suitable for applications in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and field-effect transistors (OFETs). Also employed in the development of photoresponsive materials due to its ability to undergo controlled structural changes under light exposure. Additionally, serves as a building block in the preparation of fluorescent probes and sensors, where bromine substituents allow for further functionalization via cross-coupling reactions.