Used in the development of advanced materials for electronics, particularly in the fabrication of thin-film transistors and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs). Its semiconducting properties make it suitable for creating flexible and lightweight electronic devices. Additionally, it is employed in photolithography processes for patterning microelectronic components. In research, it serves as a model compound for studying the behavior of polysilanes, which are crucial in understanding charge transport in polymeric systems.