Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in cross-coupling reactions such as Suzuki and Stille couplings, where the bromine atoms act as reactive sites for palladium-catalyzed transformations. The trimethylsilyl group serves as a directing or protecting group and can be further functionalized, for example, through ipso-desilylation, enabling selective substitution on the aromatic ring. This compound is valuable in the preparation of complex aromatic systems, including conjugated materials used in organic electronics and pharmaceuticals. Its dual functionality allows for sequential and selective reactions, making it useful in multi-step synthesis.