Used in the synthesis of pharmaceutical intermediates, particularly in the development of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It serves as a building block for active compounds due to its substituted aromatic structure and functional groups that allow further chemical modifications. Also employed in the preparation of dyes and specialty polymers where amino and carboxylic acid functionalities are required for condensation reactions. Its derivatives may find use in agrochemicals and in the design of novel organic materials.