This chemical is primarily used in organic synthesis as a versatile intermediate. It serves as a building block in the preparation of more complex organic compounds, particularly in the field of pharmaceuticals and materials science. The trimethylsilyl group acts as a protective group for sensitive functional groups during chemical reactions, allowing for selective transformations. Additionally, it is employed in cross-coupling reactions, such as Suzuki-Miyaura and Stille couplings, to create carbon-carbon bonds, which are essential in the synthesis of various organic molecules. Its bromine substituent makes it a suitable candidate for further functionalization through substitution reactions.