Used as a sulfur-rich organic building block in the synthesis of advanced materials, particularly in the development of conductive organic semiconductors and redox-active compounds. Its multiple tert-butylthio groups enhance solubility and stability, making it suitable for use in lithium-sulfur battery components and as a precursor in the preparation of functional polymers with tailored electronic properties. Also employed in research focused on sulfur-based organic electrodes for energy storage applications.