Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors for cancer treatment. Shows utility in medicinal chemistry for modifying biological activity through selective substitution on the indazole core. Also employed in research settings to design potent and selective probes for enzyme inhibition studies, especially targeting protein kinases involved in signal transduction pathways. Its bromo and methylthio functional groups allow for further cross-coupling reactions, enabling the construction of complex molecules in drug discovery programs.