Used as an electron-accepting material in organic photovoltaics (OPVs), enabling efficient charge separation in solar cells. Acts as a precursor for perylene diimide derivatives, which are key in organic field-effect transistors (OFETs) due to their high electron mobility and stability. Employed in dye-sensitized solar cells and as a building block for functional dyes with strong absorption in the visible and near-infrared regions. Also utilized in research for developing n-type semiconducting materials in flexible electronics and optoelectronic devices. Its rigid, planar structure supports strong π-π stacking, enhancing charge transport in thin-film devices.