Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of conjugated polymers for organic electronics, including organic field-effect transistors (OFETs) and organic photovoltaics (OPVs). Its bromine substituents allow for palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions, enabling the construction of complex thiophene-based structures. Also employed in the development of organic semiconductors due to the electron-rich nature of the thiophene ring. Additionally, it serves as a building block in the preparation of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals where functionalized heterocycles are required.