1,2-Dibromo-2-methylpropane is a halogenated organic compound primarily used as a synthetic intermediate in organic chemistry. It serves as a building block for the preparation of more complex brominated compounds, including those applied in pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals (such as pesticides), and specialty materials. Its reactivity makes it valuable as a brominating agent in various chemical reactions. This compound is not typically used directly as a flame retardant or soil fumigant, distinguishing it from similar but distinct halogenated alkanes.