Used primarily in the synthesis of liquid crystal compounds due to its ability to form stable mesophases. Its long alkoxy chain and aromatic core make it ideal for creating materials with specific alignment and thermal properties in display technologies. Also employed in the development of surfactants and surface-modifying agents, where it helps control interfacial behavior in coatings and thin films. Additionally, it serves as a building block in supramolecular chemistry, especially in hydrogen-bonded networks for functional materials.