Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical agents, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors for cancer treatment. Its structure allows for selective modification, making it valuable in creating compounds with high binding affinity to specific enzyme targets. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for constructing bioactive molecules due to the presence of both bromo and piperidine functional groups, which facilitate coupling reactions and improve solubility or pharmacokinetic properties. Also utilized in the preparation of receptor modulators for neurological disorders.