Used primarily as a synthetic intermediate in organic chemistry, particularly in the preparation of long-chain fatty acid derivatives and functionalized lipids. Its bromine functionality allows for further chemical modifications, such as nucleophilic substitution or coupling reactions, enabling the construction of complex molecules for research in lipid metabolism and bioconjugation. It is also employed in the development of specialized surfactants and polymers where precise chain length and terminal reactivity are required. Commonly utilized in laboratory settings for probe synthesis and in the study of fatty acid transport and oxidation.