Used primarily as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the pharmaceutical industry for constructing complex molecules. Its bromine functionality allows it to participate in substitution and elimination reactions, making it valuable in the preparation of cyclopentyl-containing compounds. It is also employed in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where the cyclopentyl group acts as a structural motif to influence metabolic stability and receptor binding. Additionally, it serves as a building block in the synthesis of agrochemicals and specialty esters used in fragrances and polymers.