Used primarily as a research chemical in organic synthesis, particularly in the development of pharmaceutical intermediates. Its amine functional group and brominated aromatic ring make it valuable for cross-coupling reactions and the construction of complex cyclobutane-containing structures. It has been explored in the synthesis of bioactive molecules, including potential central nervous system agents, due to the increasing interest in strained ring systems for drug design. The compound serves as a building block in medicinal chemistry for creating novel analogs with tailored biological activity.