Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, particularly in the development of brominated compounds with bioactive properties. It serves as a building block in the production of certain flame retardants due to the presence of bromine atoms, which can inhibit combustion. Also employed in research for the preparation of heterocyclic compounds with potential antimicrobial or antifungal activity. Its reactivity allows for further functionalization in organic synthesis, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry and materials science.