Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and anti-inflammatory agents. Its bromine functionality allows for easy coupling reactions, such as Suzuki or Heck reactions, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for building complex heterocyclic systems. Also employed in agrochemical research for designing bioactive molecules. The carboxylic acid group enables amide bond formation, facilitating conjugation with other pharmacophores. Commonly utilized in combinatorial chemistry and high-throughput screening due to its structural versatility.