Used primarily as a versatile intermediate in organic synthesis, especially in the preparation of cyclopropane-containing compounds. Its dual bromine functionality allows for selective substitution reactions, making it valuable in pharmaceutical and agrochemical synthesis where cyclopropane rings are key structural motifs. Commonly employed in ring-expansion reactions and cross-coupling processes to build complex cyclic or polycyclic structures. Also utilized in the development of functionalized polymers and specialty materials due to its reactivity toward nucleophiles and organometallic reagents.