Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of organic semiconductors and fluorescent dyes. Its conjugated aromatic structure makes it valuable in developing materials for optoelectronic devices such as organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and sensors. It is also employed in research for photochemical studies due to its light-absorbing and emissive properties. Additionally, it serves as a building block in the preparation of more complex anthracene derivatives used in photovoltaics and molecular electronics.