Used primarily in organic semiconductor research, this compound serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of advanced organic electronic materials. Its unique halogen substitution pattern enables selective cross-coupling reactions, making it valuable in constructing complex polycyclic aromatic systems for use in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and thin-film transistors. The presence of both bromo and fluoro groups allows for sequential functionalization, facilitating precise molecular engineering of π-conjugated materials. It is also employed in the development of liquid crystals and fluorescent dyes due to its rigid, planar structure and tunable electronic properties.