Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the development of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. It serves as a building block for complex molecules due to its reactive quinone structure, enabling transformations such as cycloadditions, oxidations, and nucleophilic additions. Its conjugated diene system and electron-deficient ring make it valuable in constructing polycyclic compounds and bioactive derivatives. Also explored in materials science for designing functional organic materials with redox-active properties.