Used as a key building block in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of conjugated polymers and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). Its alkyne groups enable click chemistry reactions, such as Sonogashira coupling, allowing for the construction of extended π-conjugated systems. These systems are valuable in the development of organic electronic materials, including semiconductors and luminescent devices. Also employed in the synthesis of porous organic networks for gas storage and catalysis due to its rigid aromatic structure and reactive functional groups.