Used in pharmaceutical research as an intermediate in the synthesis of biologically active compounds, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and other targeted therapies. Its structure serves as a scaffold for building molecules with potential anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and antiviral properties. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies due to the ease of functionalization at the bromo position. Also utilized in the preparation of indazole-based derivatives for screening in drug discovery programs.