Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of nicotinic receptor ligands and kinase inhibitors. It serves as a building block in medicinal chemistry for creating compounds with potential neurological and anti-inflammatory activity. The bromine and thiol functional groups allow for selective cross-coupling reactions and derivatization, making it valuable in structure-activity relationship studies. Also employed in the preparation of agrochemicals and functionalized heterocyclic systems for research purposes.