Used in organic semiconductor materials due to its extended aromatic structure and electron-deficient character. It serves as a building block in the synthesis of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons for optoelectronic devices such as organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and organic field-effect transistors (OFETs). Its bromine functionality allows for further modification via cross-coupling reactions, enabling tailored electronic properties. Also investigated as a fluorescent probe in imaging applications owing to its rigid, planar framework and photostability.