Used primarily as a high-energy intermediate in organic synthesis, especially in the preparation of nitrogen-rich heterocyclic compounds. Its strong electron-withdrawing character makes it suitable for applications in the development of dyes, pharmaceuticals, and functional materials. It also finds use in the synthesis of conductive polymers and nonlinear optical materials due to its extended π-conjugated system. Additionally, it acts as a building block in the creation of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and energetic materials.