Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of functional organic materials, particularly in the development of advanced dyes and pigments. It plays a role in creating high-performance colorants for imaging technologies and specialty inks due to its strong electron-withdrawing properties and stability. Also investigated for use in pharmaceutical research as a building block for bioactive molecules, especially in the design of kinase inhibitors and other therapeutic agents targeting inflammatory and oncological pathways. Its rigid aromatic structure supports the formation of stable, conjugated systems useful in materials science, including organic semiconductors and optoelectronic devices.