Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and other biologically active compounds. Its structure allows for selective functionalization, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for creating analogs with improved potency and metabolic stability. Commonly employed in cross-coupling reactions to form carbon–nitrogen or carbon–carbon bonds, it contributes to the construction of complex heterocyclic systems found in drug candidates. Also utilized in agrochemical research for designing novel pesticides and herbicides due to the presence of trifluoromethyl and bromo groups that enhance lipophilicity and bioavailability.