Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and antitumor agents. Its structure supports the creation of complex heterocyclic compounds that exhibit biological activity against cancer cells. Also employed in the preparation of fluorinated quinoline derivatives for use in medicinal chemistry and drug discovery research. The presence of both bromo and fluoro substituents allows for selective cross-coupling reactions, making it valuable in building molecular complexity through palladium-catalyzed transformations.