Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of antitumor and antimicrobial agents. Its structure supports the creation of complex heterocyclic compounds that exhibit biological activity. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies due to the bromine atom, which allows further functionalization via cross-coupling reactions like Suzuki or Heck reactions. Also utilized in agrochemical research for designing new bioactive molecules.