Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the development of sulfonamide-based pharmaceuticals. It serves as a building block for creating biologically active compounds, including potential antidiabetic and antimicrobial agents. The presence of the bromo group allows for further functionalization via cross-coupling reactions such as Suzuki or Heck reactions, enabling the construction of complex aromatic structures. Its tert-butyl group contributes to steric stability and influences solubility, making it useful in medicinal chemistry for optimizing drug candidates. Also employed in research settings to study structure-activity relationships in enzyme inhibitors.