Used as a brominated flame retardant in polymer materials, particularly in engineering plastics and resins. It provides high thermal stability and effective fire resistance, making it suitable for electronics, electrical enclosures, and automotive components where heat resistance and safety are critical. Its ester structure enhances compatibility with various matrices, improving dispersion and mechanical properties without significantly altering the base polymer characteristics. Additionally, it serves as a versatile intermediate in organic synthesis for functionalized aromatic compounds, including specific bromine- and ester-substituted benzenes. It is employed in research for creating derivatives with special properties, such as luminescent materials or components in organic electronics. It also acts as a reagent in cross-coupling reactions to form carbon-carbon bonds, which is crucial in pharmaceutical and biochemical synthesis, as well as specialty applications in coatings and adhesives.