Used primarily as a specialty intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the production of liquid crystals for display technologies. Its rigid biphenyl structure with methyl substitutions enhances thermal stability and mesomorphic properties, making it valuable in the development of advanced liquid crystal formulations. It also serves as a building block in the preparation of high-performance polymers and functional materials where steric hindrance and molecular alignment are critical. Additionally, it finds use in research settings for designing novel organic semiconductors and optoelectronic materials.