Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of functionalized polymers and specialty chemicals. Its bromine functionality allows for further chemical modifications through nucleophilic substitution reactions, making it valuable in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and advanced materials. The ether linkage provides stability while the benzyl group can act as a protecting group or be removed under mild conditions, offering flexibility in synthetic pathways. Commonly employed in the construction of molecular spacers and linkers in drug design and surface functionalization.