Used in pharmaceutical research as an intermediate in the synthesis of bioactive indole derivatives. Its bromo functional group allows for cross-coupling reactions, enabling the construction of complex molecules for drug discovery. Commonly employed in the development of serotonin receptor modulators and kinase inhibitors. Also utilized in agrochemical research for designing novel compounds with potential pesticidal or herbicidal activity. Suitable for use in solid-phase and solution-phase combinatorial chemistry due to its reactive handle and ester functionality.