Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the production of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. It serves as a building block for constructing more complex molecules due to the presence of both ester and bromo functional groups, which are reactive sites for further transformations such as cross-coupling reactions. Commonly employed in the development of active ingredients in crop protection products and in the synthesis of anti-inflammatory agents. Its methyl and ester substituents help modulate solubility and reactivity, making it suitable for use in multi-step synthetic routes.