Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its bromine groups allow for cross-coupling reactions, such as Suzuki or Ullmann reactions, enabling the construction of complex aromatic systems. Also employed in the development of functional materials, including organic semiconductors and liquid crystals, due to its stable sulfoxide core and structural rigidity. Shows potential in medicinal chemistry as a building block for bioactive molecules with antimicrobial or anti-inflammatory properties.