Used in pharmaceutical research as a key intermediate in the synthesis of biologically active indole derivatives. Its structure supports the development of compounds with potential antiviral, anticancer, and anti-inflammatory properties. The presence of bromo and fluoro substituents allows for further functionalization via cross-coupling reactions, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for building complex molecules. Also employed in the design of serotonin receptor modulators and kinase inhibitors due to the indole core's relevance in neuropharmacology.