Used primarily as an intermediate in organic synthesis, this compound serves in the preparation of cyclohexene derivatives through substitution and elimination reactions. It is valuable in the formation of carbon-carbon bonds via metal-catalyzed coupling reactions, such as Suzuki or Heck couplings, where the bromine atom acts as a good leaving group. Its vinylic bromide functionality allows for selective transformations in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fine chemicals. Additionally, it can be employed in the generation of organometallic reagents, including Grignard reagents, which are useful for nucleophilic additions and other functional group manipulations.