Used in organic synthesis as an intermediate for pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of bioactive molecules and medicinal compounds. Commonly employed in the construction of indole-based drug candidates, including kinase inhibitors and antitumor agents. Also utilized in the synthesis of natural product analogs and heterocyclic compounds with potential neurological activity. Its bromine functionality allows for further derivatization via cross-coupling reactions, making it valuable in combinatorial chemistry and drug discovery research.