Used as an intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis, particularly in the preparation of bioactive molecules and drug candidates targeting kinases and other enzymes. Its bromomethyl group allows for easy alkylation or coupling reactions, making it valuable in building complex heterocyclic systems. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies due to the stability and reactivity of the benzo[d]imidazole core. Also utilized in the development of protease inhibitors and antiviral agents.