Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of antiviral and antibacterial agents. Its structure allows for selective functionalization, making it valuable in constructing nitrogen-containing heterocycles found in active drug molecules. It is also employed in research settings to design kinase inhibitors and other bioactive molecules targeting specific disease pathways. The bromine moiety enables cross-coupling reactions, facilitating the creation of diverse chemical libraries for drug discovery.