Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its aldehyde group allows for easy functionalization, making it valuable in cross-coupling reactions and the construction of more complex heterocyclic systems. Commonly employed in the development of bioactive molecules due to the presence of both furan and bromophenyl moieties, which can enhance binding affinity in drug-receptor interactions. Also utilized in materials science for synthesizing conjugated organic compounds with potential applications in optoelectronics.