Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of antiviral and antibacterial agents. Its structure allows for selective functionalization, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for building complex heterocyclic compounds. Also employed in agrochemical research for designing novel pesticides due to its reactivity and stability in various reaction conditions. Additionally, it serves as a building block in the preparation of fluorescent dyes and sensors, where the bromine atoms enable coupling reactions for extended conjugation systems.