Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and other biologically active molecules. Its structure allows for selective modification, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for optimizing drug candidates. Commonly employed in cross-coupling reactions due to the presence of the bromo substituent, enabling the formation of carbon-heteroatom and carbon-carbon bonds. Also utilized in the preparation of library compounds for high-throughput screening in drug discovery programs.