Used in organic synthesis as an intermediate for pharmaceuticals and bioactive compounds. The Boc-protected indole scaffold allows selective functionalization at specific positions, making it valuable in drug discovery. The bromo group enables cross-coupling reactions such as Suzuki or Heck reactions to introduce aromatic or alkenyl substituents. The nitro group can be reduced to an amine, enabling further derivatization for building complex heterocyclic systems. Commonly applied in the development of kinase inhibitors, antiviral agents, and other therapeutic targets involving indole-based structures. Its protected form enhances stability and solubility during multi-step syntheses.