Used in pharmaceutical research as a protected intermediate in the synthesis of indole-based bioactive compounds. The tert-butyl carbamate (Boc) group enables selective protection of the amine function, allowing controlled stepwise reactions in multi-step syntheses. Particularly valuable in developing serotonin receptor modulators and kinase inhibitors due to the bromoindole core's role in facilitating cross-coupling reactions. Its structure supports the construction of complex heterocyclic systems found in neuropharmacological agents and anticancer drug candidates.