Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of antifungal and antiviral agents. Its structure allows for easy modification, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for building bioactive molecules. Commonly employed in the preparation of triazole-based drug candidates due to the bromine atom facilitating coupling reactions such as Suzuki or Buchwald-Hartwig. Also utilized in agrochemical research for designing new active ingredients with potential pesticidal or herbicidal activity.