Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of high-performance organic semiconductors, particularly in the development of n-type conjugated polymers for flexible electronics and organic field-effect transistors (OFETs). Its extended alkoxy chains enhance solubility in organic solvents, facilitating solution-based processing techniques like spin-coating and inkjet printing. Also employed in the design of luminescent sensors and stimuli-responsive materials due to its ability to form hydrogen-bonded networks that can undergo reversible structural changes. Shows promise in supramolecular chemistry for constructing well-defined nanostructures through self-assembly processes.