Used as a key intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of pharmaceuticals and biologically active compounds. Its structure contains both a bromine and a ketone functional group, making it suitable for nucleophilic substitution and carbonyl condensation reactions. Commonly employed in the synthesis of heterocyclic compounds and as a building block for gamma-keto esters, which are precursors to various medicinal agents. Also utilized in research settings for the development of enzyme inhibitors and neuroactive substances.