Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in cross-coupling reactions such as Suzuki and Ullmann reactions, to construct complex aromatic systems. Commonly employed in the development of organic semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, and agrochemicals due to its ability to form carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bonds. Its bromine functionality allows for selective functionalization, making it valuable in materials science for designing OLEDs and other electronic materials. Also utilized in research settings for synthesizing dibenzothiophene-based derivatives with potential photochemical or biological activity.