Used in organic synthesis as an intermediate for the preparation of more complex chemical compounds. It is particularly valuable in the development of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, where its unique structure can be modified to create active ingredients. Additionally, it serves as a building block in the synthesis of materials with potential applications in electronics and optoelectronics, such as organic semiconductors or light-emitting diodes (LEDs). Its sulfane linkage and aromatic bromo/nitro groups make it a versatile reagent in cross-coupling reactions, which are essential in creating carbon-carbon bonds in advanced chemical processes.