Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, particularly in the development of bioactive molecules that require a substituted benzodioxole scaffold. Its bromo functionality allows for further cross-coupling reactions, such as Suzuki or Heck couplings, enabling the construction of more complex aromatic systems. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for the preparation of potential central nervous system agents and antimicrobial compounds. Also utilized in the design of novel heterocyclic compounds for research in organic synthesis and drug discovery.