Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of organic semiconductors and fluorescent dyes due to its extended aromatic structure and electron-withdrawing nitrile groups. Its rigid, planar framework enhances π-conjugation, making it valuable in developing materials for organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and field-effect transistors (OFETs). Also employed in the preparation of fluorescent probes and sensors, where it contributes to high quantum yield and photostability. The compound’s ability to form charge-transfer complexes supports its use in photovoltaic cells and optoelectronic devices. Additionally, it serves as a building block in covalent organic frameworks (COFs) for catalysis and gas storage applications.