Used as a reagent in organic synthesis, particularly in the introduction of dibromomethyl groups into complex molecules. Its primary application lies in the development of pharmaceutical intermediates and agrochemicals, where selective functionalization is required. The tert-butyl and dimethyl groups provide steric bulk, enhancing selectivity in reactions. It serves as a building block in the preparation of bioactive compounds and functionalized silanes for materials science applications. Due to its reactivity with nucleophiles, it is employed in the synthesis of halogenated organic compounds under mild conditions.