Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for therapeutic applications. Its structure is valuable in medicinal chemistry for creating compounds with potential biological activity, such as antimicrobial or anti-inflammatory agents. Additionally, it serves as a building block in organic synthesis for constructing complex heterocyclic compounds, which are often explored in drug discovery and development. Its bromo and chloro substituents make it a versatile reagent for further functionalization through cross-coupling reactions.