Used as a high-performance flame retardant in polymers due to the presence of bromine atoms, which interfere with the combustion process. It is particularly effective in thermoplastics and thermosetting resins used in electronics, such as circuit boards and connectors, where thermal stability and fire resistance are critical. Its symmetrical aromatic structure enhances thermal decomposition resistance, making it suitable for applications requiring high heat deflection temperatures. Also investigated as a building block in supramolecular chemistry and organic frameworks due to its rigid, star-shaped structure that promotes ordered molecular assembly.