Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the development of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its structure allows for selective functionalization in ring systems, making it valuable in the preparation of sulfonamide-based bioactive compounds. Commonly employed in cross-coupling reactions due to the presence of the bromine moiety, enabling the formation of carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bonds. Also utilized in medicinal chemistry for modifying drug candidates to enhance metabolic stability and binding affinity.