Used as a high-performance organic pigment in coatings, inks, and plastics due to its exceptional thermal stability and lightfastness. Exhibits strong absorption in the visible spectrum, making it suitable for specialty colorants in automotive paints and industrial finishes. Also investigated for use in photovoltaic systems as a sensitizer in dye-sensitized solar cells, where it helps enhance light absorption and electron transfer efficiency. Its rigid aromatic structure supports stability under prolonged UV exposure, beneficial for outdoor applications.