This chemical is primarily used in organic synthesis as a building block for more complex molecules. It is particularly valuable in the development of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals due to its reactive bromine and tert-butylsulfanyl groups. These functional groups allow it to participate in various coupling reactions, such as Suzuki or Heck reactions, which are essential for creating carbon-carbon bonds in drug discovery. Additionally, it can serve as an intermediate in the synthesis of specialty chemicals, including ligands for catalysis or materials with specific electronic properties. Its unique structure also makes it suitable for research in materials science, particularly in the design of organic semiconductors or advanced polymers.