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 hydrogen bonds and participate in aromatic interactions, enhancing binding affinity to target proteins. Commonly employed in the preparation of small molecule drugs targeting tyrosine kinases and other signaling enzymes involved in tumor growth and inflammation. Its bromine functionality allows for further functionalization via cross-coupling reactions, enabling rapid structural diversification during drug discovery.