Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors for cancer treatment. It serves as a building block in medicinal chemistry due to its ability to form diverse heterocyclic structures with biological activity. Commonly employed in the preparation of potential CNS agents and anti-inflammatory drugs. Its bromo functional group allows for easy coupling reactions, such as Suzuki or Buchwald-Hartwig, enabling rapid derivatization in drug discovery programs. Also utilized in the creation of fluorescent probes for biochemical assays.