Used primarily as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of psychoactive and neuroactive drugs. Its structure allows for the formation of complex heterocyclic systems found in certain antidepressants and antipsychotics. It is also employed in research settings for the preparation of novel piperazine-based derivatives with potential biological activity. Due to the presence of reactive carbonyl groups and the bromophenyl moiety, it serves as a versatile building block in organic synthesis, enabling coupling reactions and ring formation. Commonly utilized in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.