Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and anticancer agents. Its structure supports the creation of complex heterocyclic systems found in bioactive molecules. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies due to the bromine handle allowing further functionalization via cross-coupling reactions like Suzuki or Buchwald-Hartwig amination. Also utilized in the preparation of fluorescent probes and receptor ligands targeting neurological disorders.