2-Bromopropane serves as an alkylating agent in organic synthesis. It is also used as an intermediate to form alkylated amines and alkylated metallic compounds. Further, it acts as a solvent for industrial cleaning, degreasing, metal processing and finishing, electronics, aerospace and aviation, aerosols, textiles, adhesives and inks. In addition, it is used for introducing the isopropyl functional group in organic synthesis.