Used primarily as a reactive intermediate in organic synthesis, this compound serves as an alkylating agent due to the presence of the bromomethyl group adjacent to a double bond. It is commonly employed in the preparation of cyclohexene derivatives, including pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, where functionalization of the ring system is required. The allylic bromide functionality allows for substitution reactions under mild conditions, making it useful in the formation of carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bonds. It also finds use in the synthesis of polymers and specialty chemicals where a reactive handle is needed for further modification. Caution is required during handling due to its lachrymatory and corrosive properties.