Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors for cancer treatment. It serves as a building block in medicinal chemistry due to its ability to participate in cross-coupling reactions, enabling the construction of complex heterocyclic systems. Commonly employed in research settings to design and optimize new bioactive molecules targeting inflammatory diseases and neurological disorders. Its bromo functionality allows for further functionalization via palladium-catalyzed reactions, making it valuable in structure-activity relationship studies.