Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors for cancer treatment. It serves as a building block in medicinal chemistry due to its ability to form stable derivatives that interact with biological targets. Commonly employed in the preparation of bioactive molecules with anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and antiproliferative properties. Its bromo and carboxylic acid functional groups allow for further chemical modifications through cross-coupling reactions and amide formation, making it valuable in drug discovery and development.