Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where bromo and cyano functional groups allow for further chemical modifications. Its methyl ester functionality, which can be hydrolyzed to the corresponding carboxylic acid, makes it suitable for coupling reactions in organic synthesis. Commonly employed in the preparation of heterocyclic compounds and in medicinal chemistry for constructing complex drug-like molecules. Also utilized in research settings for the development of new bioactive compounds and agrochemicals due to its versatile reactivity.