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 undergo coupling reactions, enabling the construction of complex heterocyclic systems. Its nitrile and bromo functional groups allow for selective modifications, making it valuable in creating libraries of compounds for drug discovery. Also employed in the preparation of bioactive molecules with potential anti-inflammatory and antiviral properties.