Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and other bioactive molecules. Its protected amine and halogenated indole structure make it valuable in medicinal chemistry for constructing complex heterocyclic systems. The bromine atoms allow further functionalization via cross-coupling reactions such as Suzuki or Buchwald-Hartwig aminations, enabling rapid diversification during drug discovery. Commonly employed in research settings for generating compound libraries aimed at evaluating biological activity, especially in oncology and central nervous system disorders.