Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors for cancer treatment. It serves as a building block in medicinal chemistry due to its ability to form stable heterocyclic structures that interact with biological targets. Commonly employed in the preparation of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where nitrogen-rich scaffolds enhance binding affinity and selectivity. Also utilized in agrochemical research for designing new crop protection agents. Its bromine functionality allows for further derivatization via cross-coupling reactions, making it valuable in combinatorial chemistry and drug discovery.