1-Bromoadamantane is primarily used in organic synthesis as a versatile building block for the preparation of more complex adamantane derivatives. Its rigid adamantane structure makes it valuable in the development of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the design of antiviral and central nervous system (CNS) drugs. The compound is also employed in material science for creating advanced polymers and coatings with enhanced thermal stability and mechanical properties. Additionally, it serves as a precursor in the synthesis of ligands for catalysis, contributing to the development of efficient chemical processes.