Used primarily as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and biologically active compounds. Its structure supports the development of nitrogen-containing heterocycles, which are common in drug discovery. It serves in the preparation of pyrrole-based derivatives with potential antimicrobial, antifungal, and anticancer properties. Also employed in organic synthesis to introduce functionalized pyrrole rings into larger molecules, aiding in the construction of complex natural products. Its aldehyde and bromine groups allow for diverse chemical modifications, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry and materials science research.