Used primarily in organic synthesis as an intermediate for the preparation of various pharmaceutical compounds. It is particularly valuable in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) due to its reactive bromine atom and tert-butyl group, which facilitate further chemical modifications. Additionally, it finds application in the research and development of agrochemicals, where it serves as a building block for creating novel pesticides and herbicides. Its structural properties also make it useful in the study of chemical reactions and mechanisms in academic and industrial laboratories.