Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of organic semiconductors and optoelectronic materials. Its conjugated structure makes it suitable for applications in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and fluorescent sensors. Commonly employed in the development of dye lasers and nonlinear optical (NLO) materials due to its strong emission and charge-transport properties. Also found in research on photoconductive polymers and as a building block for redox-active dyes in electrochemical devices.