Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of biologically active compounds, particularly in pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. It serves as a building block for thiazole-based derivatives, which are common scaffolds in drug discovery due to their antimicrobial, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory properties. The presence of the bromine atom allows for further functionalization via cross-coupling reactions, enabling the introduction of diverse substituents. The tert-butyl carbamate (Boc) group acts as a protecting group for the amine, facilitating controlled deprotection and compatibility with multi-step synthetic routes. Commonly employed in the development of kinase inhibitors and other therapeutic agents.