Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of analgesic and anti-inflammatory agents. Its structure allows for further functionalization in drug design, making it valuable in creating active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). Commonly employed in organic synthesis to introduce bromo- and amino-substituted aromatic motifs, which are important in medicinal chemistry for modulating biological activity. Also utilized in the preparation of dyes and functional materials where aromatic ketones with amine handles are required.