Used primarily as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. It serves as a brominating agent for introducing bromine atoms into target molecules, aiding in the development of more complex chemical structures such as heterocyclic compounds and bioactive molecules. Dibromoacetamide is also known as a brominated disinfection by-product (DBP) formed during water chlorination processes, and its genotoxicity and health impacts are subjects of environmental and toxicological research. Handling requires caution due to its potential toxicity, irritancy, and reactivity with various functional groups.