Used primarily as an intermediate in organic synthesis, especially in the production of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. It acts as a difunctional alkylating agent, with its two bromine atoms enabling substitution reactions with nucleophiles and involvement in the preparation of more complex molecules through substitution and elimination reactions. Its reactivity makes it useful in research settings for developing active ingredients in crop protection products. Due to its reactivity and potential toxicity, it is handled under controlled conditions in industrial and laboratory environments.