Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of bioactive molecules and drug candidates. Its protected amine group allows for selective reactions in multi-step organic syntheses. Commonly employed in the preparation of serotonin and dopamine receptor ligands due to the presence of the phenyl-ethylamine scaffold. The bromo substituent enables further functionalization via cross-coupling reactions such as Suzuki or Heck couplings, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for building complex aromatic derivatives. Also utilized in the production of agrochemicals and functional materials where controlled amine reactivity is required.