Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of drugs targeting central nervous system disorders. Its structure allows for further functionalization, making it valuable in creating active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) through cross-coupling reactions. Also employed in the preparation of agrochemicals and specialty organic compounds where brominated aromatic ketones serve as building blocks. Its reactivity supports use in research laboratories for constructing complex molecules via nucleophilic substitution or metal-catalyzed transformations.