Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of fluorescent dyes and optoelectronic materials due to its rigid aromatic structure and halogen substituents that facilitate further functionalization. Employed in pharmaceutical research for developing bioactive compounds, particularly in the design of enzyme inhibitors and antimicrobial agents. Its bromine atoms allow for cross-coupling reactions, making it valuable in building complex heterocyclic systems for materials science and medicinal chemistry. Also explored in the development of organic semiconductors and sensors owing to its electron-accepting properties and thermal stability.