Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for central nervous system (CNS) drugs. It serves as a building block in the preparation of compounds with potential anticonvulsant and neuroprotective properties. Its bromo functional group allows for cross-coupling reactions, enabling the introduction of various substituents during drug discovery and optimization. Also employed in agrochemical research for designing novel pesticides due to its stable heterocyclic structure and reactivity profile.