Used as a reagent in organic synthesis, particularly in Grignard reactions to form carbon-carbon bonds. It is employed in the preparation of various thiophene derivatives, which are important in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and organic materials. The compound is also utilized in the synthesis of complex molecules for research and industrial applications, including the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and specialty chemicals. Its role in creating thiophene-based compounds makes it valuable in material science for developing conductive polymers and organic semiconductors.