Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of functionalized polymers and specialty chemicals. Its bromo group allows for easy substitution reactions, making it useful in coupling reactions such as Williamson ether synthesis or metal-catalyzed cross-couplings. The tetrahydropyranyloxy (THP-protected hydroxyl) group acts as a protecting group for alcohols, enabling selective reaction at the bromine end. This compound is valuable in pharmaceutical synthesis where controlled functionalization of long-chain molecules is required. It also finds use in the creation of surfactants and modifiers in material science due to its bifunctional nature and chain length.