Used primarily in organic synthesis and materials science, this compound serves as a key intermediate in the preparation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and graphene-like structures. Its iodine functionality allows for cross-coupling reactions, such as Suzuki or Ullmann couplings, enabling the construction of complex aromatic frameworks. It is also employed in the development of organic semiconductors and optoelectronic materials due to its extended π-conjugation and thermal stability. Additionally, it finds use in research settings for surface functionalization and molecular electronics.