Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and bioactive molecules. Its structure allows for selective functionalization, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for constructing nitrogen-containing heterocycles. Commonly employed in cross-coupling reactions such as Suzuki and Buchwald-Hartwig aminations to build complex drug-like molecules. Also utilized in research for designing fluorescent probes and labeled compounds due to the presence of the bromine atom, which facilitates further derivatization.