Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors for cancer treatment. It serves as a building block in medicinal chemistry for constructing biologically active molecules targeting inflammatory diseases and neurological disorders. Its bromo and carboxylic acid functional groups allow for easy modification through cross-coupling reactions and amide formation, making it valuable in drug discovery and optimization. Also employed in the preparation of indazole-based small molecules for research in cellular signaling pathways.