Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of pharmaceuticals and dyes. It serves as a brominating agent and is involved in the development of photoactive compounds due to its ability to generate radicals under light exposure. Commonly applied in the synthesis of heterocyclic compounds and as a building block in the production of analgesics and anti-inflammatory agents. Its reactivity makes it valuable in research settings for modifying molecular structures and introducing functional groups in complex molecules.