Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of bioactive molecules and drug candidates. Its functional groups enable selective reactions for constructing complex organic structures. Commonly employed in the preparation of heterocyclic compounds with potential antitumor, antiviral, or anti-inflammatory properties. Also utilized in agrochemical research for designing novel active ingredients. Its bromo and aldehyde functionalities allow for cross-coupling reactions and further derivatization, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry and library synthesis for high-throughput screening.