Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of antimicrobial and antifungal agents. It serves as a building block in the preparation of heterocyclic compounds with biological activity. Commonly employed in the creation of sulfonamide derivatives, which are important in medicinal chemistry for their enzyme inhibitory properties. Also utilized in agrochemicals for the development of crop protection agents due to its ability to enhance bioactivity in active ingredients. Its bromine functionality allows for further derivatization through cross-coupling reactions, making it valuable in research and development of new drug candidates.