Used in organic semiconductor materials due to its electron-deficient structure, enabling applications in organic field-effect transistors (OFETs) and photovoltaic devices. Its rigid fused-ring system enhances thermal stability and promotes strong π-π stacking, improving charge carrier mobility. Also investigated as a building block in fluorescent dyes and sensors for detecting metal ions or biomolecules. Shows potential in medicinal chemistry as a scaffold for developing kinase inhibitors and antimicrobial agents.