Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of bioactive molecules and heterocyclic compounds with potential antitumor, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties. Its structure serves as a building block in organic synthesis, enabling the construction of complex polycyclic systems. Also employed in materials science for designing organic semiconductors and fluorescent dyes due to its aromatic and electron-deficient character. Common in research settings for exploring new reaction pathways and catalytic transformations.