Used in pharmaceutical synthesis as an intermediate for developing bioactive compounds, particularly in the production of kinase inhibitors and anti-inflammatory agents. Its structure supports conjugation in organic reactions, making it valuable in creating complex molecules for drug discovery. Also employed in the development of fluorinated analogs to improve metabolic stability and binding affinity in medicinal chemistry. Commonly utilized in cross-coupling reactions due to the presence of bromine, enabling the formation of C–C bonds in advanced synthetic pathways.