Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and other biologically active compounds. Its structure allows for selective functionalization, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for constructing complex drug molecules. Commonly employed in cross-coupling reactions due to the presence of the bromine moiety, enabling the formation of carbon-carbon bonds in advanced synthetic pathways. Also utilized in the preparation of pyridine-based derivatives with potential applications in treating inflammatory and neurological disorders.