Used as a precursor in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of functionalized aromatic compounds for materials science applications. Its multiple benzylthio groups allow for selective deprotection or transformation, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. Employed in the development of ligands for catalysis and in the synthesis of sulfur-rich organic semiconductors. Also serves as a building block in supramolecular chemistry due to its ability to participate in non-covalent interactions.