Used in organic synthesis as an intermediate for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Serves as a building block in the preparation of bioactive molecules due to the presence of reactive bromine and thiazole ring. Employed in cross-coupling reactions such as Suzuki and Heck reactions to form carbon-carbon bonds. Applied in the development of fluorescent dyes and optoelectronic materials owing to its aromatic and heterocyclic structure. Also investigated for use in medicinal chemistry for designing compounds with antimicrobial and anticancer activities.