Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for therapeutic drugs. It plays a role in the creation of compounds with potential applications in treating neurological disorders and other medical conditions. Additionally, it is utilized in material science for the development of organic electronic materials, such as organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and organic semiconductors, due to its conjugated structure. Its bromine moiety also makes it a valuable building block in cross-coupling reactions for constructing complex organic molecules.