Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of biologically active compounds, particularly in pharmaceuticals targeting infectious diseases and inflammation. It serves as a building block in the development of antiviral and antibacterial agents due to its ability to interact with microbial enzymes. Also employed in agrochemical research for designing novel pesticides with improved efficacy. Its bromine functionality allows for easy modification via cross-coupling reactions, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for creating diverse compound libraries.