Used primarily as an intermediate in organic synthesis, especially in the development of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. It serves as a building block in the preparation of bioactive molecules due to the presence of the secondary amine and the electron-deficient aryl bromide, which allows for further functionalization via cross-coupling reactions such as Suzuki or Buchwald-Hartwig aminations. Its structural motif is found in some neuroactive compounds, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry research. Also employed in the synthesis of ligands for catalysis and in the exploration of structure-activity relationships in drug discovery programs.