Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of biologically active compounds, particularly in pharmaceuticals targeting kinase inhibitors and antimicrobial agents. Its structure allows for selective functionalization, making it valuable in drug discovery for building imidazopyridine-based molecules with potential antitumor and anti-inflammatory properties. Also employed in the development of fluorescent probes due to its electron-withdrawing nitro and bromo groups, which enhance photophysical characteristics for sensing applications.