Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors for cancer treatment. It serves as a building block in medicinal chemistry due to its ability to participate in cross-coupling reactions, enabling the construction of complex heterocyclic systems. Its bromine functionality allows for selective functionalization via palladium-catalyzed reactions such as Suzuki or Buchwald-Hartwig aminations. Also employed in research settings to design bioactive molecules targeting neurological disorders and inflammation.