Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and bioactive molecules, particularly in the development of indole-based drug candidates. The Boc-protected amine and bromo functional group allow for selective reactions—Boc group shields the nitrogen during reactions while the bromine enables cross-coupling reactions such as Suzuki or Heck couplings. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for constructing complex indole derivatives with potential activity in neurological, anticancer, and anti-inflammatory applications. Its structure facilitates modular synthesis, making it valuable in combinatorial chemistry and library generation for drug discovery.