Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of triazole-based drugs with antimicrobial and antifungal properties. Its reactive bromomethyl group allows for easy alkylation and coupling reactions, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for building complex molecules. Commonly employed in the preparation of kinase inhibitors and other biologically active agents. Also utilized in research settings for labeling and derivatization of biomolecules due to its selective reactivity.