Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its nitrile and bromo functional groups allow for further chemical transformations, making it valuable in building complex organic molecules. Commonly employed in cross-coupling reactions such as Suzuki or Heck reactions to form biaryl structures found in active pharmaceutical ingredients. Also utilized in the development of herbicides and fungicides due to its ability to enhance bioactivity in target compounds. Its structural properties make it suitable for research in medicinal chemistry for designing new drug candidates.