Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals due to its brominated aromatic structure and imidazole functionalities. The compound serves in cross-coupling reactions, such as Suzuki or Heck reactions, enabling the construction of complex heterocyclic systems.

Its dual imidazole groups allow coordination to metals, making it useful in catalysis or as a ligand in metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). It is also applied in the synthesis of transition metal coordination compounds with potential in magneto-electric materials and advanced electronics.

Explored in materials science for developing conductive polymers and corrosion inhibitors. Shows potential in antimicrobial agent development owing to the bioactive imidazole moieties, and in controlled drug delivery systems that can be designed for water solubility or responsiveness to environmental conditions like pH or temperature.

Additionally, studied as an intermediate in various chemical reactions, particularly catalytic processes requiring high specificity.