Used primarily as an intermediate in organic synthesis, especially in the preparation of functionalized polymers and surfactants. Its bromine end group allows for further chemical modifications through nucleophilic substitution reactions, making it valuable in creating tailored molecular structures for specialty materials. It is also employed in the development of surface modifiers and coupling agents in nanomaterials and thin films due to its ability to bridge organic and inorganic components. Additionally, it finds use in research settings for synthesizing novel compounds in medicinal chemistry and materials science.