Used as an alkylating agent in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. It facilitates the alkylation of weak nucleophiles, such as carbon (e.g., enolates) or oxygen (e.g., alkoxides). The neopentyl ester structure provides low steric strain and absence of beta-hydrogens, conferring stability against elimination reactions and enabling selective carbon-carbon bond formation in compounds requiring high specificity. It is employed in the synthesis of complex molecules where controlled reactivity and steric hindrance are beneficial. The bromo functionality supports further transformations through nucleophilic substitution, positioning it as a versatile intermediate in multi-step syntheses.