Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its structure contains both bromo and nitro functional groups, which are reactive sites for further transformations such as coupling reactions or reductions. The ester groups allow for hydrolysis or transesterification, enabling the introduction of carboxylic acid functionalities in target molecules. Commonly employed in the development of bioactive compounds where the malonate core serves as a building block for constructing complex molecular frameworks.