Used as a key intermediate in organic semiconductor materials, particularly in the synthesis of quinoxaline-based conjugated polymers for organic photovoltaics (OPVs) and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs). Its brominated structure allows for efficient palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions, enabling the construction of complex π-conjugated systems. It is also employed in the development of fluorescent sensors and dyes due to its rigid aromatic framework and tunable electronic properties. Additionally, derivatives of this compound show potential in medicinal chemistry as scaffolds for kinase inhibitors and antimicrobial agents.