Used primarily as an intermediate in organic synthesis, this compound serves in the preparation of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its bromine functionality allows for substitution reactions, making it useful in constructing carbon-nitrogen or carbon-carbon bonds. It can also act as a building block in the synthesis of heterocyclic compounds. Due to the amide group, it participates in peptide-like structures or modified biomolecules. Its reactivity supports use in research laboratories for developing active ingredients in crop protection agents and medicinal agents.