Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of analgesic and anti-inflammatory agents. Its structure allows for further functionalization, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for building complex molecules. Commonly employed in the preparation of local anesthetics and opioid receptor modulators due to the presence of both bromo and aminoalkyl functional groups that enhance binding affinity and selectivity. Also utilized in research settings for designing novel bioactive compounds and in the production of specialty chemicals for drug discovery programs.