Used primarily in organic synthesis and research, particularly in the study of photochemical reactions and as a fluorescent probe due to its strong emission properties. It serves as a model compound in the development of organic electronic materials, including organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and photovoltaic cells. Additionally, it is employed in the preparation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and as a building block for more complex chemical structures in material science.