Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its dual bromine functionality allows for selective cross-coupling reactions, making it valuable in constructing complex aromatic compounds. Commonly employed in the development of ligands for catalysts and in the synthesis of functionalized polymers. Also utilized in the formation of building blocks for drug discovery due to its reactivity in palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki and Heck couplings.