Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of nicotinamide-based compounds and kinase inhibitors. It serves as a building block in medicinal chemistry due to the reactivity of the bromine atom, enabling cross-coupling reactions such as Suzuki or Buchwald-Hartwig aminations. Its carboxamide group also allows for further functionalization, making it valuable in creating biologically active molecules. Commonly applied in research for designing drugs targeting inflammatory diseases, cancer, and central nervous system disorders.