Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors for cancer treatment. It serves as a building block in medicinal chemistry due to its ability to form substituted heterocyclic compounds with biological activity. Commonly employed in the preparation of potential drugs targeting neurological disorders and inflammatory diseases. Also utilized in agrochemical research for designing new active ingredients in crop protection agents. Its bromine functionality allows for easy coupling reactions, making it valuable in combinatorial and high-throughput synthesis.