Used as a versatile intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its dual bromine functionality allows for selective cross-coupling reactions, enabling the construction of complex aromatic structures. Commonly employed in the synthesis of functionalized benzyl derivatives and as a building block in the development of liquid crystals and conjugated polymers for electronic materials. Also finds use in the preparation of ligands for catalysis and in the formation of covalent organic frameworks (COFs).