Used as a key building block in the synthesis of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), where its bromo and carboxylic acid groups allow for structural tuning and functionalization. The compound is also employed in the preparation of advanced polymers and copolymers, contributing to enhanced thermal and mechanical properties. Its reactive bromine site enables further derivatization via cross-coupling reactions, making it valuable in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research for constructing complex molecules. Additionally, it serves as a linker in coordination chemistry to design porous materials for gas storage or catalysis.