Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its bromophenyl group allows for cross-coupling reactions, such as Suzuki or Heck reactions, enabling the construction of complex aromatic systems. The dihydrooxazole ring acts as a directing group or protecting group in certain transformations and can be further modified to yield oxazoles or other heterocyclic compounds. It is also employed in the development of ligands for catalysis and in the synthesis of bioactive molecules due to its structural rigidity and functional group compatibility.