Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly kinase inhibitors and antiviral agents. Its structure supports the development of bioactive molecules targeting respiratory diseases and certain cancers. The bromo and ester functionalities allow for further chemical modifications, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship studies. Commonly employed in cross-coupling reactions such as Suzuki or Heck reactions to build complex heterocyclic systems found in drug candidates.