Used primarily in organic electronics, this compound serves as a key building block in the synthesis of organic semiconductors and light-emitting materials. Its structure allows for efficient charge transport, making it valuable in the development of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and photovoltaic cells. Additionally, it is employed in the creation of porous organic polymers for gas storage and separation applications due to its rigid, three-dimensional framework. Its iodine atoms also make it a potential candidate for use in X-ray contrast agents or as a precursor in cross-coupling reactions for advanced material synthesis.