Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors for cancer treatment. Its structure allows for selective binding to enzyme targets involved in signal transduction pathways. Commonly employed in research settings to design drugs targeting tyrosine kinases, which play roles in tumor growth and progression. Also utilized in the preparation of bioactive molecules with potential antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties. Its bromo group enables further functionalization through cross-coupling reactions, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for building complex drug-like molecules.