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 building complex molecules. Commonly employed in cross-coupling reactions such as Suzuki or Negishi couplings to form carbon-carbon bonds in drug discovery programs. Also utilized in agrochemical research for designing new active ingredients in crop protection agents. Its bromine moiety facilitates easy substitution, enabling rapid diversification in library synthesis for high-throughput screening.