Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of fluorinated and brominated aromatic compounds with biological activity. Its structure supports the construction of complex heterocycles found in some anti-inflammatory and anticancer agents. The presence of both amino and carboxylic acid functional groups allows for peptide coupling and derivatization, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry research. Also employed in the preparation of agrochemicals and specialty dyes where halogenated aromatic building blocks are required.