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 reactive bromo group, which allows for further functionalization via cross-coupling reactions such as Suzuki or Buchwald-Hartwig aminations. Its structure supports the creation of biologically active molecules with potential applications in neurodegenerative disease research and anti-inflammatory agents. Also employed in the preparation of fluorescent probes and labeled compounds for biochemical assays.