This chemical is primarily used in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. It serves as a key intermediate in the development of deuterated compounds, which are valuable in drug discovery and development due to their enhanced metabolic stability and pharmacokinetic properties. The deuterium labeling (2,5-d₂) in the imidazole ring is particularly useful in mechanistic studies and tracing metabolic pathways. The 4-bromo substituent provides a reactive handle for further functionalization, such as through cross-coupling or substitution reactions, allowing the construction of diverse imidazole-based libraries. Additionally, it is employed in the synthesis of biologically active molecules, such as inhibitors or ligands, targeting specific enzymes or receptors. Its tert-butyl and carboxylate groups provide steric and electronic protection, facilitating selective reactions in complex synthetic routes.