Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, particularly in the development of active ingredients requiring bromo and nitro functional groups for further substitution reactions. Its carboxylic acid group allows for coupling reactions, making it valuable in the preparation of more complex organic molecules. Commonly employed in research settings for the construction of heterocyclic compounds and in the modification of aromatic scaffolds for drug discovery. Also utilized in the production of dyes and specialty polymers where specific electronic and structural properties are needed.