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 due to its ability to undergo selective cross-coupling reactions, enabling the formation of complex heterocyclic systems. Its bromine functionality allows for palladium-catalyzed reactions such as Suzuki or Buchwald-Hartwig aminations, making it valuable in drug discovery and optimization. Also employed in agrochemical research for designing bioactive molecules with improved stability and target specificity.