Used primarily as an intermediate in organic synthesis, this compound serves in the development of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its bromine functionality allows for cross-coupling reactions, enabling the construction of complex aromatic systems. The sulfide linkage can act as a directing group or be further modified to sulfoxides or sulfones, enhancing its utility in medicinal chemistry. It is also employed in the preparation of ligands for catalysis and in the synthesis of bioactive molecules where aryl thioether motifs are required.