Used as a key intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in cross-coupling reactions such as Suzuki-Miyaura and Stille couplings. Its silyl groups can be selectively activated for further functionalization, making it valuable in the construction of conjugated organic materials. Commonly employed in the development of organic semiconductors, light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), and other advanced electronic materials due to its ability to support extended π-conjugation when incorporated into larger aromatic frameworks. The triflate groups serve as excellent leaving groups, enabling efficient palladium-catalyzed transformations.