Used in organic synthesis as a building block for cross-coupling reactions, particularly in Suzuki-Miyaura coupling, to construct biaryl compounds. The bromomethyl group allows for further functionalization, enabling the introduction of alkyl chains or other substituents through nucleophilic substitution. Commonly employed in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and advanced materials where tailored aromatic structures are required. Its dual functionality—boronic acid and bromide—makes it valuable for sequential reactions in multi-step syntheses.