Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, particularly in the development of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and other bioactive molecules. Its structure allows for easy functionalization in multi-step organic reactions, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry. Commonly employed in coupling reactions such as Suzuki or Buchwald-Hartwig aminations to form carbon-nitrogen or carbon-carbon bonds. Also utilized in the preparation of dyes and functional materials where bromo- and amino-groups serve as reactive handles for further derivatization. Stable and suitable for use in solid-phase synthesis and high-throughput screening processes.