Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of anxiolytic and anticonvulsant drugs. The bromo and trifluoromethyl substituents enhance selective binding to benzodiazepine receptors, making it valuable in central nervous system research. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for constructing imidazopyridine-based bioactive molecules. Also utilized in agrochemical research for developing novel pesticides with improved metabolic stability.