Used primarily as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors for cancer treatment. It serves as a building block in medicinal chemistry due to its ability to form stable heterocyclic structures that interact with biological targets. Its bromine substituents allow for further functionalization via cross-coupling reactions, enabling the creation of diverse compound libraries for drug discovery. Also employed in the preparation of bioactive molecules with anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective properties.