Used primarily in the production of inorganic bromides, especially zinc, calcium, and sodium bromides, which serve various industrial purposes. It is also employed as a catalyst in organic synthesis, particularly in the alkylation and oxidation of organic compounds. In the pharmaceutical industry, it is utilized to manufacture sedatives and other bromine-containing drugs. Additionally, it is used in the preparation of dyes, intermediates, and as a reagent in laboratories for analytical purposes. In the electronics industry, hydrobromic acid is used in the etching of semiconductors and in the production of high-purity bromides for optoelectronic devices.