Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and other bioactive molecules. Its structure allows for selective functionalization, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for building complex heterocyclic systems. Commonly employed in research settings to construct analogs for drug discovery, especially in oncology and inflammatory disease targets. The bromo and carboxylic acid groups enable coupling reactions, such as Suzuki or Buchwald-Hartwig, facilitating rapid diversification during lead optimization.