Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of pharmaceuticals and bioactive molecules. Its structure allows for further functionalization, making it valuable in the development of compounds with potential anti-inflammatory or central nervous system activity. The bromine substituent enables cross-coupling reactions, such as Suzuki or Heck reactions, useful in drug discovery and the construction of complex aromatic systems. Also employed in the synthesis of labeled compounds for metabolic studies or imaging agents due to the presence of a reactive halogen handle.