Used primarily as a key intermediate in organic synthesis, especially in the preparation of long-chain functionalized compounds and surfactants. Its structure allows for selective reactions at the double bond or the bromine site, making it valuable in the development of specialty chemicals such as lubricants, corrosion inhibitors, and agrochemicals. It is also employed in the synthesis of pheromones and other biologically active molecules due to its defined alkene geometry and chain length. Additionally, it serves as a building block in materials science for creating tailored hydrophobic layers or functional polymers.