Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of conjugated polymers for organic semiconductors. It plays an important role in the development of organic field-effect transistors (OFETs) and organic photovoltaics (OPVs) due to its ability to enhance charge carrier mobility and film stability. The long hexadecyl chain improves solubility in organic solvents, facilitating solution-processing techniques like spin coating and inkjet printing. Its brominated structure allows for further functionalization via cross-coupling reactions, making it valuable in tailoring electronic properties of π-conjugated systems.