Used primarily as an intermediate in organic synthesis, especially in the production of other brominated compounds such as vinyl bromide (via single dehydrobromination) or vinylidene bromide (via further dehydrobromination). It is employed in research settings for bromination reactions requiring controlled bromine release. As a bromine source, it is useful in substitution and elimination reactions during laboratory synthesis. Due to stability issues and toxicity, industrial applications are limited, with primary use in specialized lab processes.