Used in organic semiconductor materials due to its ability to form stable conjugated systems. Commonly employed as a building block in the synthesis of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons for optoelectronic devices such as organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and organic field-effect transistors (OFETs). Serves as a precursor in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to introduce anthracene moieties into larger molecular frameworks. Also utilized in the preparation of fluorescent dyes and sensors owing to its strong photoluminescent properties. Its bromine functionality allows for selective functionalization, making it valuable in materials science and pharmaceutical research.