Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, particularly in the development of bioactive molecules with antimicrobial, antifungal, and herbicidal properties. Its structure supports the creation of heterocyclic compounds that are key in medicinal chemistry. It is also employed in the preparation of dyes and functional materials where sulfur and nitrogen-containing rings enhance electronic or optical characteristics. The bromine atom allows for further functionalization via cross-coupling reactions, making it valuable in building complex organic molecules.