Used primarily as an intermediate in organic synthesis, this compound serves in the preparation of specialty polymers and functionalized long-chain molecules. Its bromine functionality allows for further chemical modifications, such as nucleophilic substitution or coupling reactions, enabling the introduction of the ester-linked alkyl chain into more complex structures. It finds application in research settings for developing surfactants, lubricants, and bioactive molecule analogs. The spacer group provided by the bromohexanoate moiety is useful in constructing molecules with tailored hydrophobic and reactive characteristics.