Used primarily as an intermediate in organic synthesis, this compound serves in the preparation of pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. Its bromine functionality allows for cross-coupling reactions, such as Suzuki or Heck reactions, enabling the construction of complex aromatic and aliphatic frameworks. It is also employed in the development of ligands and functionalized materials where controlled chain length and aryl substitution are required. Due to the secondary bromide, it can undergo substitution or elimination reactions under appropriate conditions, making it versatile in route design for target molecules.