Used as a chemical intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the production of dyes and specialty polymers. It also serves as a model compound in environmental studies to understand the behavior of alkylated naphthalenes in soil and water systems. Due to its volatility and hydrophobic nature, it is sometimes employed in research on vapor-phase transport of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. Additionally, it has been explored in the development of liquid crystals and photochemical materials because of its rigid aromatic structure and substitution pattern.