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 that target specific signaling pathways in tumor cells. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry research to build more complex molecules with potential antitumor and anti-inflammatory activity. Also utilized in the preparation of analogs for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies due to its reactive bromo and ester functional groups.