Used as an intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis, particularly in the development of bioactive molecules and central nervous system agents. Its structure supports the construction of complex organic compounds, especially in medicinal chemistry for creating selective receptor modulators. Commonly employed in cross-coupling reactions due to the bromo substituent, enabling the formation of carbon-carbon bonds for drug discovery research. Also utilized in the preparation of protease inhibitors and other therapeutic agents where azetidine scaffolds enhance metabolic stability and binding affinity.