Used in pharmaceutical research as an intermediate in the synthesis of bioactive indole derivatives. Shows potential in the development of central nervous system agents due to the indole core’s affinity for neurotransmitter receptors. Employed in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship studies, particularly in optimizing substituents for enhanced potency and selectivity. Also applied in the preparation of analogs for anticancer and anti-inflammatory screening. Its bromo functionality allows for further cross-coupling reactions, making it valuable in building complex molecular architectures.