Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its bromine and carboxylic acid functional groups allow for versatile reactivity, enabling coupling reactions and the formation of esters, amides, or ethers. Commonly employed in the development of bioactive molecules where a spacer with both halogen and acid functionality is required. Also utilized in the synthesis of functionalized polymers and specialty chemicals due to its bifunctional nature.