Used in organic synthesis as an intermediate for developing complex polycyclic compounds, particularly in the preparation of pharmaceuticals and bioactive molecules. Its bromo and ketone functional groups allow for selective cross-coupling reactions and ring-forming transformations. Commonly employed in the research of chromene-based derivatives, which show potential in medicinal chemistry for their antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer properties. Also utilized in materials science for constructing conjugated organic frameworks with optoelectronic applications.