Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and other biologically active compounds. Its structure supports the formation of nitrogen-containing heterocycles, which are common in drug molecules targeting cancer, inflammation, and central nervous system disorders. Also employed in agrochemical research for designing novel pesticides and herbicides due to its ability to enhance molecular binding affinity. Its bromine functionality allows for further chemical modifications via cross-coupling reactions, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry and combinatorial library development.