Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of antifungal and anticancer agents. Its structure supports the creation of complex heterocyclic compounds that interact with biological targets such as enzymes and receptors. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for building blocks in drug discovery due to the bromine positions allowing further functionalization via cross-coupling reactions like Suzuki or Heck reactions. Also utilized in research settings to develop new imidazole-based bioactive molecules with potential antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties.