Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of drugs targeting central nervous system disorders and oncology. It serves as a building block in agrochemicals for creating herbicides and insecticides due to its ability to enhance bioactivity. Also employed in materials science for the production of organic semiconductors and ligands in catalytic reactions. Its bromine functionality allows for easy cross-coupling reactions, making it valuable in research and industrial settings for constructing complex molecules.