Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of bioactive molecules targeting central nervous system disorders. Its structure allows for selective modification, making it valuable in creating analogs for drug discovery. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for constructing piperazine-based derivatives with potential antipsychotic, antidepressant, or antihistaminic activity. Also utilized in the preparation of receptor ligands due to the presence of a brominated aromatic group, which facilitates further functionalization via cross-coupling reactions.