Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and antiviral agents. Its structure supports the design of bioactive molecules by enabling selective binding to enzyme active sites. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies due to the bromo and amino functional groups that allow further derivatization. Also utilized in the preparation of thiazole-based heterocyclic compounds with potential antimicrobial and anticancer activities.