Used in organic semiconductor materials due to its electron-deficient heterocyclic structure, enhancing electron transport in thin-film transistors. Serves as a key intermediate in synthesizing fluorescent dyes and luminescent compounds for OLEDs and sensors. Its bromine functionality allows for cross-coupling reactions, enabling the construction of complex conjugated systems for optoelectronic applications. Also explored in medicinal chemistry as a scaffold for kinase inhibitors and antimicrobial agents due to its bioisosteric properties.