Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and bioactive compounds, particularly in the development of central nervous system agents. It serves as a building block for creating amine-based drugs due to its halogenated aromatic structure and functionalized alkyl chain. Commonly employed in research settings for the preparation of analogs in medicinal chemistry, especially in studies related to adrenergic and dopaminergic receptor ligands. Also utilized in the production of specialty chemicals where brominated phenyl groups enhance binding affinity or metabolic stability.