1. Organic Synthesis: Efficient brominating agent, used for the bromination of allylic compounds, benzylic compounds, ketones, aromatic compounds and heterocyclic compounds.
2. Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Synthesis of raw materials for antibiotics, anthelmintics, bromoacetonitrile and other pharmaceuticals.
3. Pesticide Industry: Preparation of pesticide intermediates such as thiabendazole.
4. Materials & Additives: Used in the synthesis of polymer monomers, as rubber additives, and for fruit preservation and antisepsis.
5. Laboratory Reagent: Identification of primary, secondary and tertiary alcohols, as well as for research and teaching purposes.