Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and biologically active compounds. It serves in the development of kinase inhibitors and anticancer agents due to its ability to participate in cross-coupling reactions for building complex heterocyclic structures. Also employed in research for creating fluorescent probes and optoelectronic materials because of its halogenated aromatic framework that supports functionalization and conjugation. Its bromine atoms allow for selective metal-catalyzed reactions, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry and materials science.