Used in organic synthesis as an intermediate for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Serves as a building block in the preparation of bioactive quinoline derivatives. Commonly employed in cross-coupling reactions due to the presence of the bromine atom, enabling the formation of C–C and C–heteroatom bonds. Applied in medicinal chemistry research for developing potential antimalarial, anticancer, and antimicrobial agents. Also utilized in coordination chemistry as a ligand precursor for metal complexes with catalytic or luminescent properties.