Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, particularly in the development of fungicides and insecticides. Its dual bromine functionality allows for selective substitution reactions, making it valuable in constructing complex heterocyclic systems. Commonly employed in cross-coupling reactions such as Suzuki or Heck reactions to build biologically active molecules. Also utilized in the preparation of thiazole-based dyes and fluorescent probes due to its reactive scaffold.